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In the sleepy town of Black River Falls, a hippie commune has settled, sparking division among residents. While many accept their presence, a vocal minority blames them for crime and even Satanism. The conflict escalates when Paul Mainwaring’s teenage daughter is found dead in the commune’s barn. A troubled Vietnam veteran, Neil Cameron, is quickly charged, but Sam McCain—a seasoned lawyer and private investigator—questions the evidence and tackles a case that puts the community’s loyalties—and his own—under scrutiny.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Edward Gorman
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