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Cub reporter Joe Talbert, Jr. arrives in a quiet Minnesota town to cover the murder of a man bearing his own name. While digging into the case, he realizes the victim may be a loathsome figure from his own past—possibly his estranged father. As Joe navigates the investigation, he confronts the murky relationships between father and son and the ethical dilemmas faced by a young journalist on the brink of a career.
The narrative blends a tense crime plot with an intimate look at familial bonds, all set against the backdrop of small-town life where secrets linger beneath the surface. Joe’s pursuit of truth forces him to reconcile his personal history with professional duty, adding depth to an otherwise straightforward murder mystery.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Allen Eskens
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