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 that explores the complexities of a small Southern town. The story follows Dave Hendricks, a former mayor whose life has unraveled after personal betrayals. As he grapples with his past, the tranquility of Shady Grove is shattered by two grisly murders, prompting him to join forces with Sheriff Victor Burns, the man who betrayed him, to uncover the truth behind the killings.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of mystery and suspense, set against the backdrop of a tight-knit community facing fear and uncertainty. The investigation into the murders not only brings old friends and foes back into Hendricks’s life but also forces him to confront his own demons. With 288 pages, this edition presents a compelling look at crime and redemption in the United States, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of mystery and historical fiction.
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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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