Annette Dashofy est une auteure à succès du USA Today dont les romans policiers s'imprègnent de l'atmosphère de la Pennsylvanie rurale. Ayant grandi entourée de fermes et d'animaux, son œuvre capture souvent les rythmes et les défis uniques de la vie à la campagne. Elle est reconnue pour sa série de mystères mettant en scène Zoe Chambers, qui a été finaliste à plusieurs reprises pour l'Agatha Award, soulignant son talent pour créer un suspense captivant. L'écriture de Dashofy est réputée pour son récit engageant et sa qualité immersive.
From USA Today bestselling author, Annette Dashofy, comes the start of a brand new crime series set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. For fans of Ann Cleeves, Louise Penny and Elly Griffiths.
The story follows paramedic and deputy coroner Zoe Chambers as she investigates a shooting involving her friend Horace Pavelka, who has shot a longtime bully in self-defense. With no charges filed, the situation escalates when another of Horace's tormentors is found dead in his kitchen, raising suspicions about his innocence. As Police Chief Pete Adams delves deeper, the mystery unfolds, particularly when Horace and his girlfriend go into hiding, complicating the case further.
The story delves into the complexities of a murder case that resurfaces when a conviction is overturned. Chief Pete Adams and County Detective Wayne Baronick must revisit the investigation, leading Pete to grapple with doubts about the original suspect's guilt and his own past investigative decisions. This journey challenges his confidence and forces him to confront the evolving nature of justice and truth in law enforcement.