Cette série suit la vie d'un shérif adjoint dans l'Iowa alors qu'il est confronté à des affaires qui plongent dans les aspects les plus sombres de la nature humaine. Chaque volet mêle la tension d'une intrigue policière à une profonde psychologie des personnages et aux dures réalités de la vie rurale. Les lecteurs peuvent s'attendre à des récits captivants remplis de rebondissements inattendus et d'énigmes morales.
A fast-paced, grisly, bloody and wry police procedural thriller, this story covers the solving of a horrific satanic cult murder in rural Iowa. Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman somehow manages to collar the perpetrator in just 11 days.
Set against the backdrop of the American heartland, a chilling mystery unfolds as law enforcement officers become the targets of a ruthless killer. The narrative delves into the investigation, exploring the tensions within the community and the impact of these crimes on the lives of both the police and the citizens. As the plot thickens, themes of justice, loyalty, and the darker aspects of human nature emerge, creating a gripping tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
What initally looks like a small time midwinter break-in, leads to something much bigger - a million dollar siege of a floating casino on the frozen Mississippi River. But the temperature is rising and the heat is on Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman.
The fourth gripping novel in the original and authentic crime series featuring Carl Houseman and his team. 'Michael Connolly, eat your heart out.' Frances Fyfield 'It's morning. Deputy Sheriff Carl Houseman is not due on shift for several hours. The phone rings: a woman is dead, suspected suicide. The dispatcher can't reveal the details; it's a Code 61. Something serious has happened over at the Mansion and he's not allowed to ask too many questions over the radio.