Playing God

On a cold, snowy night in Portland, Maine, Detective Joe Burgess investigates the gruesome murder of oncologist Steven Pleasant, whose secret encounters and complex life add layers to the case. As he delves deeper, Burgess confronts both the dark underbelly of the community and his own personal struggles, determined to uncover the truth. This dark, brooding novel explores themes of justice and human complexity through the lens of a dedicated police detective.