The Man Who Swore He'd Never Go Home

Stewart "Hoagy" Hoag, a successful novelist, reluctantly returns to his hometown of Oakmont, Connecticut, after hearing about the death of his childhood sweetheart’s mother, who died under suspicious circumstances. Accompanied by his girlfriend and puppy, Hoagy navigates the town's toxic past and uncovers hidden secrets, aided by new and old acquaintances, as he investigates the mysterious death. The story blends personal history with a mystery set in a once-thriving mill town haunted by its past.