The Crooked Street

In this gripping psychological suspense novel, San Francisco homicide detective Frost Easton is pulled into a deadly game after his estranged friend Denny dies in his arms, whispering the name "Lombard." As he investigates Denny's death, linked to a series of murders marked by a striking clue—a spiraled snake painting—Frost navigates the treacherous world of the city's elite. With an elusive enemy anticipating his every move, trust becomes a rare commodity as Frost races against time to uncover the truth.