Dead Man Blues

In "Dead Man Blues," a historical crime novel set in a Southern town, former mayor Dave Hendricks grapples with his shattered reputation after his wife leaves him for his best friend. As he navigates life on his houseboat with only his dog for company, a wave of fear sweeps through Shady Grove when two grisly murders are discovered at Cedar Lake. Reluctantly partnering with Sheriff Victor Burns, the man who betrayed him, Dave delves into a dark investigation that forces him to confront his past and the community he once called home. With its compelling narrative, the novel showcases S. D. House as a sharp new voice in the crime genre.