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Book SynopsisWhen the American Dream becomes a nightmare
Running a one-man law practice in the heart of Oregon''s wine country, Cal Claxton hires a young, undocumented man as an assistant, hoping to give him an opportunity to create more stability for himself and his family. Timoteo Fuentes is a bright, hardworking student by day and Cal''s legal clerk by night, juggling both roles with determination and grit. When one of Timoteo''s family members is brutally murdered, the migrant community is reluctant to cooperate with the police investigation for fear of deportation.
Devastated by the loss and nervous about engaging with the legal system, the family turns to Cal for help. With Timoteo protected as a Dreamer from deportation, the two begin a dangerous investigation of ruthless people who leverage the fear of a vulnerable population for profit and an assassin who is as cunning as he is deadly. Can Cal and Timoteo untangle the web of deceit or will they become victims themselves?
Trade Review"Complex plot, loving descriptions of the Oregon landscape—and food—and a grounding in grim economics...good reading for those enjoy Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police, novels, which also soak readers in a warm bath of atmosphere." - Booklist
"Social justice takes center stage when an Oregon lawyer takes a case at the intersection of immigration and investigation." - Kirkus Reviews
"In [this] satisfying eighth mystery...Easley celebrates a loving famiy's resilience and the power of good people working together. He should win new fans with one." - Publishers Weekly
