A fortune in Texas land… and a ruthless killer who wants it.
When a wealthy rancher dies in a house fire, his son refuses to accept the official ruling of accidental death. PI Fen Maguire is called in to investigate, and he's nearly ready to side with the authorities—until the rancher's body turns up in a shallow grave along the San Gabriel River.
Suddenly, what looked like a tragic accident becomes cold-blooded murder.
With a fortune in ranch land up for grabs, every member of this fractured family had reason to want the patriarch dead. Fen focuses on the son and primary heir as his most likely suspect—until the man narrowly survives an attempt on his life.
Now Fen realizes he's dealing with a killer determined to eliminate both father and son. Racing against time, he must navigate the toxic web of family jealousy, greed, and decades-old grudges to expose who stands to inherit it all—before the murderer completes their deadly plan.
Join Fen Maguire in this gripping whodunit as he unravels a toxic family web of deadly secrets. The twists and turns in this Texas small-town mystery will keep you turning the pages long into the night. With no graphic violence, strong language, or explicit scenes, you can recommend the Fen Maguire mysteries to anyone, from a teen to your grandma!
