Carl Burns returns to his hometown to uncover a viper's nest of
corruption and dark secrets in this tense and twisting novel of
suspense: first in a brand-new series.
After ten years' absence and a spell in prison, Carl Burns has returned
to his hometown of Rose City to offer support to his estranged daughter
Kate, currently one of four witnesses testifying against former Mayor
Joseph Sanderson III, who stands accused of multiple counts of underage
rape.
Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with
his former sister-in-law Frances his only ally, he finds himself
incurring the wrath of powerful enemies as he attempts to uncover the
shocking truth beneath the layers of corruption and lies which engulf
the town.