Laying Bones
Laying Bones by Reavis Z. Wortham, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on January 12, 2021, is a compelling entry in the historical Texas Red River Mystery Series. Set in January 1969 in the small rural community of Center Springs, Texas, the narrative follows Constable Ned Parker as he investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of his nephew, R.B. Initially deemed an accidental drowning, Ned’s instincts lead him to believe that a deeper mystery lies beneath the surface, prompting him to uncover the truth behind R.B.’s demise.
As Ned delves into his investigation, he encounters the Starlite Club, a dangerous establishment that reveals a web of crime, including drugs and gambling. The plot thickens with a series of murders that seem aimed at silencing anyone who might reveal what truly happened the night R.B. died. Readers will find a blend of mystery, suspense, and police procedural elements as Ned navigates the treacherous landscape of his community, questioning whether the very citizens he serves are conspiring against him. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich exploration of crime and intrigue in a small-town setting.
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The stakes don’t get much higher than murder…
It’s January 1969 in the small rural community of Center Springs, Texas. Constable Ned Parker suspects a larger mystery behind the seemingly accidental death of his nephew, R .B., who was found in his overturned pickup near Sanders Creek bridge. It appears that R. B. drowned in the shallow water, but something doesn’t add up for Ned, who begins turning over stones in search of what really happened the night R. B. died.
The mystery leads Ned to the Starlite Club, a dangerous honky-tonk recently constructed in a no-man’s land on the Lone Star side of the Red River. His investigations there uncover suspicious characters, drugs, and gambling, but even more troubling are a series of murders that seem designed to eliminate anyone who might know what really happened to R. B. on that cold January night.
As he works his way through the cover-up, Ned lands himself in a high-stakes game of consequences with no good end in sight. Are the good citizens of Center Springs conspiring against Constable Parker in his search for the truth?
In this thrilling addition to the historical Texas Red River Mystery Series, Constable Ned Parker bets big, but only time will tell if he’ll win justice or a grave of his own.
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