Books like Atticus by Ron Hansen
Atticus Cody, a wealthy rancher from Colorado, travels to a Mexican town to uncover the motives behind his son's tragic suicide. While delving into his son's life—once a beatnik on the Gulf Coast—Cody discovers a profound and unexpected revelation. The novel explores themes of family, loss, and the mysteries that bind them together.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Ron Hansen
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