The Houseboat

Set in 1960s small-town Iowa, this atmospheric noir follows detective Edward Ness as he investigates a murder that shakes the town of Oscar, uncovering disturbing truths along the way. With the town facing natural and social upheaval, the story weaves a tense and twist-filled narrative of mystery, suspicion, and internal struggles. The novel blends midcentury heartland gothic with a gripping, suspenseful conclusion.