A Darkening Stain (Bruce Medway Mystery Series)

Dive into the murky depths of West Africa with Robert Wilson's *A Darkening Stain*, the fourth gripping installment in the Bruce Medway Mystery Series. A chilling thriller that blends hard-boiled crime with searing social commentary, *A Darkening Stain* finds reluctant troubleshooter Bruce Medway embroiled in two seemingly disparate cases that quickly unravel into a horrifying tapestry of corruption, greed, and exploitation. When a string of schoolgirl disappearances terrorizes the West African coast, Medway attempts to maintain his professional detachment. However, the horrors unfolding around him prove impossible to ignore. Simultaneously, he's pulled back into the orbit of Franconelli, his former mafia adversary, who presents him with an offer he can't refuse: locate a missing French trader named Mariner within forty-eight hours a task that has stumped even the mob. As Medway navigates the treacherous landscape, his investigation into Mariner's disappearance leads him down a rabbit hole connecting the missing trader to the vanishing schoolgirls. He discovers a sinister network where girls, gold, and unspeakable acts are intertwined, exposing the pervasive corruption that festers beneath the surface of West African society. Robert Wilson doesn't shy away from portraying the brutal realities of this world, painting a vivid and unflinching portrait of moral decay. Medway, a flawed but compelling protagonist, finds himself in a situation where trust is a luxury he can't afford. With no safe havens and enemies lurking around every corner, he must rely on his wits and cunning to survive, devising a daring and dangerous scam that could cost him everything. *A Darkening Stain* is more than just a thriller; it's a powerful exploration of exploitation, the abuse of power, and the enduring human capacity for both cruelty and resilience. Prepare to be captivated by Wilson's masterful storytelling, his evocative prose, and his unflinching gaze into the heart of darkness. This First Edition Paperback is a must-read for fans of hard-boiled crime fiction, suspenseful thrillers, and anyone seeking a story that will stay with them long after they've turned the final page. Don't miss out on this Harvest Original, a brilliant follow-up to *Blood is Dirt* that solidifies Robert Wilson's place as a master of the genre.