Murder • Conspiracy • Redemption

A stunning young exchange student working nights as a prostitute dies mysteriously in a shabby western Massachusetts hotel. Four powerful men go to great lengths to protect their identities, distance themselves from her death, and preserve their power in Rilertown, a gritty city that is exploding with racial tension. Young, inexperienced reporter Jake Ketcher stumbles upon one major story and then another, connecting events to a ruthless group of powerbrokers as his career develops. Jake challenges Rilertown’s powerful...