Summer of the Waxman

By: Brantley, Brent I.

A disillusioned Chicago cop returns to his roots in Western Kentucky to seek solace after a tragedy. Deke Campbell tries to build another life in a laidback county sheriff's office as a deputy. Unfortunately, solace escapes him as an old enemy from his teen years renews hostility. Instead, he finds a romance with a defense attorney, Rita, through a tumultuous summer relationship. He also meets a mysterious mishappen hermit who lives out his faith despite rejection from locals. The trio, Deke, Rita, and the Waxman, become embroiled in a murder that pits Deke against his archenemy. The suspense thriller navigates unexpected twists and intense scenes until the story crescendos into a conclusion that has the reader exclaiming, "I didn't see that coming."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CJMYHYHQ
• ISBN13: 9798891340343
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing Inc
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"