Dead Man Blues A Novel
Dead Man Blues by S. D. House, published by Crooked Lane Books on September 30, 2025, is a historical crime novel set in the South. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Dave Hendricks, a former mayor of Shady Grove, whose life takes a downward spiral after personal betrayals leave him isolated. When two grisly murders disrupt the tranquility of his small town, Dave is drawn into an investigation alongside Sheriff Victor Burns, the man who betrayed him.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines past grievances with present dangers as the investigation unfolds. The discovery of bodies on Cedar Lake sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community, forcing Dave to confront old relationships and unresolved issues. As he navigates the complexities of friendship and betrayal, the story explores themes of justice and redemption within a backdrop of mystery and suspense. Dead Man Blues offers a compelling look at how the past can shape the present, making it a noteworthy addition to the crime genre.
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Two grisly murders. A disgraced former mayor. A tranquil town on the verge.
This gripping historical crime novel set in the South pulls the past into the present, perfect for fans of Attica Locke and Wiley Cash.
Dave Hendricks was once a respected man in Shady Grove, a tiny town on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. But after his wife leaves him for his best friend, he also loses his job, and his reputation is left in shambles. With nothing but his houseboat and his dog left, he’s working odd jobs and listening to the blues. But when murder strikes their peaceful town, Dave finds himself compelled to team up with Sheriff Victor Burns, the man who betrayed him and took his wife, to find the killer.
Two bodies are found on Cedar Lake, and both murders strike fear in the tight-knit community. Old friends and foes are drawn back into Hendricks’s life in the investigation, and he’s forced to finally come to terms with what is and what was—or see justice die in the process.
Powerful and intriguing at every turn, Dead Man Blues asserts S. D. House as a knife-sharp voice in the crime genre.
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