A bomb. A death. A penny. Vengeance is just getting started.

In the heart of a quiet town in northern Wisconsin, a secret has lain dormant for decades-a murder driven by hatred, hidden beneath the whispers of history. A grainy video never meant to be seen uncovers the truth, igniting a relentless quest for justice by a serial killer tracking down those responsible for the crime. Vengeance draws closer to the highest corridors of power, with the final confrontation awaiting Governor Kay Spurgeon, forcing the town-and the state-to reckon with the sins they’ve tried to bury. In a race against time, Detective Roger Viceroy follows the trail of secrets.

PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES

Crockford Publishing, September 2026

• Silver Falchion Award Finalist – Best Mystery, Killer Nashville
• American Fiction Awards Finalist – Mystery/Suspense: General, American Book Fest

“Harms pulls no punches when it comes to portraying the horrors of the narrative, whether detailing the present string of serial murders or the gross racial injustices that blemish the community’s history. Harms has constructed an original and thought-provoking drama of revenge that urges readers to confront the injustices of our shared past.”
-Kirkus Reviews

“A must-read crime thriller that is reminiscent of Truman Capote’s In Cold Blood. Highly Recommended”
-BestThrillers.com

“Knit together so well that towards the end of book I was on the edge of my seat.”
-Readers’ Favorite

“Cleverly plotted and anchored by an inventive and ingenious murder mystery.”
-The Book Review Directory