The dark underbelly of an idyllic Midwestern resort town is revealed in the aftermath of a murder with ties to America’s opioid epidemic in this unputdownable and thrilling debut that is perfect for fans of James Lee Burke, William Kent Krueger, and Mindy Mejia.
Northwoods is Amy Pease's compelling debut novel that delves into the dark undercurrents of a seemingly idyllic Midwestern resort town. Set in Shaky Lake, Wisconsin, the story centers on Eli North, a former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service investigator and Afghanistan veteran grappling with PTSD and alcoholism. His personal struggles have led to the dissolution of his marriage and career, leaving him employed under his mother, Marge, the local sheriff. Their strained relationship becomes further complicated when Eli discovers the body of a teenage boy in a lake, triggering an investigation that uncovers ties to the opioid epidemic, a pharmaceutical salesman, and a missing teenage girl. As Eli and Marge navigate these challenges, they confront their own personal demons and the community's hidden secrets.
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Categories: Fiction Thriller / Mystery Crime