Detective Rob Kirchen

By John Swofford

The story follows Patsy and her sister Angie as they navigate the troubled waters of their lives while dealing with a murder investigation led by Detective Rob Kirchen. Patsy struggles with her mental health, manifesting as paranoia and severe fatigue, which she attributes to her schizoaffective disorder. This impacts her relationships, particularly with men, as she avoids romantic entanglements, unsure of her desires and future.

Angie, more grounded, tries to support Patsy while pushing her to seek medical help and reassess her lifestyle. The sisters' dynamics reveal underlying family tensions, especially concerning their father's questionable ethical practices in running gas stations and clubs potentially linked to human trafficking.

Detective Kirchen is drawn into the unraveling mystery of Rebecca Groves, a local teacher found dead under suspicious circumstances. Throughout the investigation, several suspects emerge, including Rebecca's boyfriend Aaron Carmichael, and Jared Brown, who also has ties to the community. The detective questions each individual, seeking to connect the dots between their motives and the murder, all while balancing his complicated relationship with his partner, tattoo artist Peter.

As the plot unfolds, the narrative explores themes of mental illness, self-identity, and the intricacies of relationships within the context of a murder investigation. Patsy's journey towards stability and understanding of her condition intertwines with the wider investigation, raising questions about how personal issues impact community dynamics. In this rich and complex tale, connections between characters unravel, leading to surprising revelations about motives and the true nature of desire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B1FHTFTY
• ISBN13: 9798831392395
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"