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Owen AllisonSéries

Cette série plonge les lecteurs dans un monde de fraude, de corruption et de secrets dangereux, situé dans le contexte de villes américaines excentriques et en difficulté. Suivez une figure centrale naviguant dans les intrigues politiques et le monde souterrain tout en s'efforçant de découvrir la vérité. Chaque épisode offre un mélange palpitant d'humour, de suspense et de rebondissements inattendus qui vous tiendront en haleine. Découvrez comment faire face au péril et aux zones grises morales face à la tromperie.

Highway Robbery
The Contrary Blues
Dismal Mountain

Ordre de lecture recommandé

  1. 1

    The Contrary Blues

    • 230pages
    • 9 heures de lecture
    3,4(22)Évaluer

    Set in the struggling town of Contrary, West Virginia, the narrative revolves around a fraudulent federal grant for a nonexistent bus system. The situation escalates when a government auditor dies under suspicious circumstances after indulging in moonshine. Owen Allison, dispatched by the Department of Transportation to investigate, chooses to overlook the scam until further danger arises. This mystery novel, the first in the Owen Allison series, blends humor and intrigue as Owen navigates the treacherous waters of small-town politics and corruption.

    The Contrary Blues
  2. 2

    Highway Robbery

    • 314pages
    • 11 heures de lecture

    Set against the backdrop of West Virginia, a failure analyst returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind a skeleton believed to be his long-lost father. As he navigates family tensions, including his brother George's struggles with alcohol and a murder investigation that places George in the spotlight, Owen delves into both local history and personal secrets. This gripping mystery intertwines themes of familial loyalty and the quest for truth, while also addressing contemporary issues like environmentalism and bureaucratic challenges.

    Highway Robbery
  3. 3

    Dismal Mountain

    • 342pages
    • 12 heures de lecture

    Set against the backdrop of West Virginia, the story follows failure analyst Owen Allison as he confronts personal and familial crises, including his mother's battle with cancer and a hazardous construction dump threatening their home. His Aunt Lizzie's fierce determination to protect their land leads to a shocking incident involving a trucker’s death, raising suspicions about her involvement. As Owen delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that puts his life at risk while navigating his family's turmoil.

    Dismal Mountain