The Pepper Tree
The Pepper Tree by Dave Freedland, published by Aakenbaaken & Kent in February 2019, is a work of fiction that delves into the dark history of a Southern California landmark known for its association with heinous crimes. This 298-page narrative follows Lieutenant Scott Hunter as he leads a team of detectives in a race against time to apprehend a new criminal targeting young women. The setting, infamous for its crime scenes, serves as a chilling backdrop for the unfolding mystery.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of the police procedural genre, as the story reveals the challenges faced by law enforcement in a location that has become synonymous with unspeakable acts. The narrative captures the urgency and tension surrounding the investigation, highlighting the real-life implications of a place that has become a focal point for crime. With elements of mystery and historical context, The Pepper Tree offers an engaging look into the complexities of crime and detection.
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A Southern California landmark primarily known to law enforcement has earned a reputation for crime scenes of the most unspeakable homicides. Infamous serial killers have chosen this location to discard and display their victims as trophies of their horrific deeds. Lieutenant Scott Hunter must lead a team of detectives to identify and capture a new perpetrator who’s targeting young women.
This story is a work of fiction, but the location is real. So notorious that officers working the graveyard shift need only radio a location bearing two words, and they are immediately dispatched a back-up officer to the “Pepper Tree.”
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