The Lost Ones
The Lost Ones by Ace Atkins, published by Penguin Publishing Group on December 4, 2012, is a gripping narrative that follows Mississippi lawman Quinn Colson as he navigates a complex investigation. In this 384-page novel, Colson, the new sheriff of Tibbehah County, is drawn into a disturbing child abuse case that reveals a scene of neglect and a mysterious cache of cash. As he delves deeper, he uncovers connections to a drug cartel and faces personal challenges, including his sister’s return and the struggles of his friend.
Readers will find a blend of action and mystery as Colson teams up with Deputy Lillie Virgil to track down the fugitive couple, Janet and Ramon Torres. The story intertwines themes of crime and adventure, set against the backdrop of Southern life. With a focus on the darker elements of human trafficking and drug-related crime, this edition presents a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by law enforcement in a small community.
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Fans of Justified and James Lee Burke will love Mississippi lawman Quinn Colson in this Edgar® Award Nominee for Best Novel from the author of The Ranger…
When Army Ranger Quinn Colson, the new sheriff of Tibbehah County, is called out to investigate a child abuse case, what he finds is a horrifying scene of neglect, thirteen empty cribs, and a shoe box full of money. Janet and Ramon Torres seem to have skipped town—but Colson’s sure they’ll come back for the cash.
Meanwhile, Colson’s sister has returned—clean and sober for good, she says. His friend Boom has been drinking himself into oblivion and picking fights at the local bar. And his old flame is pregnant. But Colson can’t focus on his personal problems. He and Deputy Lillie Virgil are convinced that Janet and Ramon have a taste for guns, drugs, and human trafficking. Soon Colson and Virgil find a link between the fugitive couple and a drug cartel that controls most of the Texas border, taking their investigation far beyond the rough hills of northeast Mississippi…
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