Of Hearts and Murder

A former investigator returns to his Pacific Northwest hometown to settle his family’s affairs, only to be pulled into a conspiracy involving a Cold War-era document, a missing ex-con, and the murder of a reviled local tycoon. As he untangles the past, he must choose between exposing a dangerous truth—or protecting the fragile new life he’s just begun to rebuild.

With a blend of suspense, emotional depth, and wry humor, Of Hearts and Murder is a character-driven mystery that explores love, legacy, and the price of second chances.