The Shameless (Quinn Colson)

Dive into the shadowy depths of Tibbehah County, Mississippi, with Ace Atkins' gripping thriller, *The Shameless (Quinn Colson)*. This latest installment in the acclaimed Quinn Colson series plunges readers into a maelstrom of long-buried secrets, political intrigue, and simmering corruption, all ignited by the resurrection of a twenty-year-old cold case. Brandon Taylor, a teenager, vanished without a trace into the treacherous Big Woods two decades ago. For Quinn Colson, the former Army Ranger now serving as sheriff, the disappearance holds a deeply personal resonance. As a child, Quinn himself was lost in those same woods, an experience that forged him into a local legend upon his miraculous return. The discovery of skeletal remains in the woods reopens the Taylor case, casting a long shadow over the community. Whispers and suspicions quickly turn to Quinn's own uncle, the disgraced former sheriff, whose life ended in a scandal of corruption and self-destruction. While some are quick to point fingers, Quinn's wife, Maggie, a childhood friend of Brandon Taylor, harbors a chilling suspicion that a far more sinister conspiracy is at play. Her relentless pursuit of the truth leads her to a series of cryptic letters from an enigmatic inmate at a Tennessee state penitentiary, letters that hint at answers buried beneath layers of deceit and long-held secrets. As Quinn grapples with the complexities of the Taylor case, he finds himself caught in the crosshairs of a heated gubernatorial election and the encroaching influence of a ruthless criminal syndicate tightening its grip on the state. His unwavering quest for justice will force him to confront the pervasive corruption that has plagued his home long before his return from Afghanistan. *The Shameless* is a masterfully crafted thriller that explores the themes of greed, false piety, the abuse of power, ingrained bigotry, and backroom deals. Atkins paints a vivid portrait of a Southern landscape scarred by its past, where the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and where the pursuit of truth comes at a deadly price. Expect a compelling narrative woven with suspense, memorable characters, and a relentless exploration of the darkness that can fester within a community. Ace Atkins, a *New York Times* bestselling author known for his meticulous research and authentic portrayal of the South, delivers a captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Fans of crime fiction, particularly those who appreciate authors like Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos, will find themselves thoroughly engrossed in the richly atmospheric world of Quinn Colson. Get ready to lose yourself in the tangled web of secrets and lies that define *The Shameless*.