Behind closed doors, a web of deceit spins a tale of murder and redemption.
"A Deal Gone Wrong" takes centre stage by debut author Saul Sandoval.
The glimmer of second chances might just prove to be deadly…
In the quiet, progressive border town of Valley City, Detective Carlos Alvarado has kept the peace for six years. But when Henry Morelo returns following his father's suspicious death, Carlos is forced to confront not only a murderer on the loose but also the ghosts of his own past mistakes.
As Carlos and Henry navigate the awkward terrain of their fractured relationship, a chilling mystery unfolds. The murder investigation deepens, revealing a web of secrets within Valley City's seemingly idyllic facade. Carlos, determined to bring the elusive killer to justice, finds himself entangled in a dangerous game where every clue points to a different suspect.
Haunted by the need for redemption, Carlos is torn between his duty to solve the case and his desire to mend the rift with Henry. Yet, as the truth becomes more elusive, Carlos grapples with a dilemma that threatens not only their fragile connection but also his own career. The town's secrets unravel, exposing a sinister underbelly that Carlos is hesitant to share with Henry, fearing the consequences.
Driven by intuition and a desperate hope for a second chance, Carlos risks it all in a relentless pursuit of the truth. In this atmospheric mystery, where shadows conceal as much as they reveal, Carlos must unravel the enigma before the town's secrets consume them all. Will he untangle the threads of deception, or will Valley City's mysteries prove too insidious to escape?