Murder in the Hollows
Murder in the Hollows by Declan James is a mystery novel published by Declan James Books on May 18, 2022. This edition spans 380 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around Jake Cashen, a former FBI agent who returns to his small hometown in Ohio to work as a deputy in the Sheriff’s Department. His plans for a quiet retirement are disrupted when a respected county judge is murdered, forcing him to confront the dark secrets of his past and the complexities of the case.
As Jake investigates the murder, he discovers that the judge had numerous enemies, and the pressure mounts as he navigates the challenges of a local investigation. The narrative delves into themes of mystery and police procedural elements, highlighting Jake’s struggle to uncover the truth while grappling with his own hidden past. This book marks the beginning of the Detective Jake Cashen crime thriller series, offering readers an authentic glimpse into crime fiction crafted by a former police detective.
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One small town’s dark secrets lay hidden in the hollows…
Rumors have swirled around Jake Cashen his whole life. Is he crazy like his father? Is it true they booted him out of the F.B.I. right after he cracked a career-making RICO case? Was he dirty?
Only Jake knows and he’s not telling.
He came back to his tiny hometown at the foot of Ohio’s Blackhand Hills and joined the Sheriff’s Department as a deputy. He hopes to punch a clock and keep his head down until retirement.
It was a solid plan. Until someone put a bullet in the head of a revered county judge.
Jake’s new boss knows Jake has a particular set of skills. The Sheriff pins a detective badge on him whether Jake likes it or not. He could have said no. But as Jake watches the locals nearly bungle the case in the first five minutes, he knows he’s all in.
As Jake digs into the murder, he soon learns Judge Rand had enemies in every corner. And someone hiding in plain sight may be plotting to bring his investigation to a deadly end.
To bring a cold-blooded killer to justice, Jake’s forced to confront every truth he’s tried to escape. Even the ones that could bury him.
Murder in the Hollows is the first book in the gripping Detective Jake Cashen crime thriller series. A former police detective, author Declan James brings you authentic crime fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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