Summer in the Falls

About the book

While the town prepares for the annual local festival.

Spenser assists in the festivities while engaging in conversation with the residents.

Regrettably, the pleasant atmosphere is disrupted when Spenser encounters Rafe Johnson, the man who is launching his campaign to replace her as sheriff.

The confrontation between them is tense, prompting Spenser to choose to walk away.

Thankfully, upon returning home to Ryker, she is able to let her guard down.

Meanwhile, Ryker is busy working on his fields, planting an apple orchard for his new apple cider business.

The temporary peace is short-lived when the lead singer of a local band suddenly drops dead on stage.

Initially appearing to be a clear case of overdose, the situation takes a dark turn when toxicology reports reveal poison in the victim's system.

No one, including Spenser, could have anticipated the extent of the victims involved or the sinister direction the case would take.

Life in Sweetwater Falls seems to always keep everyone on edge.

Sex, drugs, murder, and rock & tumble. It's just another beautiful day here in the Falls.