A Lonesome Place for Murder

About the book

In this gripping thriller, which will captivate those who enjoy C. J. Box’s work, Ethan Brand finds himself in the midst of his most perilous case to date...one that hits very close to home.

With the intention of surprising his sons, Ethan Brand, the police chief of a small town in northern Washington state, considers purchasing a horse. However, his plans take a sharp turn when the horse uncovers an abandoned smuggling tunnel, revealing a deceased individual linked to a mystery from ten years ago.

A decade earlier, Ethan’s troubled friend Tyler Rash vanished without a trace. The body found in the tunnel is identified as Tyler, thanks to his personal belongings.

As Ethan and lead investigator Brenda Lee Page delve into the circumstances surrounding Tyler’s disappearance, they uncover a network tied to a smuggling ring that extends beyond state borders, involving the town’s infamous smugglers. Matters escalate when Ethan’s residence is targeted by a bomb, turning the investigation into a dangerous and personal pursuit. A malevolent presence is targeting Ethan Brand, a threat he must confront in order to safeguard his loved ones.