A Time to Kill

In the gripping first installment of a new detective series, "A Time to Kill," set in 1959, Detective Nick Jellicoe moves to a tranquil seaside town after losing his wife, only to find himself embroiled in a murder case and a kidnapping. Colonel Masterson is found dead, and his grandson is taken, with the kidnapper's cryptic messages hinting at a motive rooted in revenge rather than ransom. As tensions rise between rival gangs, Jellicoe races against time to prevent a violent eruption and save the boy’s life. This engaging narrative offers a fast-paced, clean read filled with suspense and intrigue.