Crime Beat

In the Appalachian town of Sycamore Shade, journalist John Moretz finds himself at the center of a growing crime wave and a series of murders, fueling both newspaper sales and local unease. As Moretz's investigative work draws police suspicion and media attention, he navigates a tense and unpredictable landscape, with his editor caught between profit and caution. With Moretz seemingly ahead of the story and the killer, the novel offers a gripping look at crime, journalism, and intrigue.