The Last Line

In this gripping short story by Robert Dugoni, rookie Seattle detective Del Castigliano navigates the murky waters of corruption while investigating the discovery of two unidentified bodies in Lake Union. With guidance from veteran detective Moss Gunderson and the help of fellow rookie Vic Fazzio, Del dives deep into a potential drug smuggling operation. As he follows leads that repeatedly hit dead ends, he grapples with critical missing information that challenges his sense of duty and character, setting the stage for an intense personal and professional crisis.