The Blue Edge of Midnight

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Penzler Pick, March 2002: This debut entry by journalist Jonathon King introduces Max Freeman, a former Philadelphia cop haunted by a tragic past where he accidentally shot a 12-year-old boy during a robbery. Now living in isolation in a South Florida cabin, Max's life takes a dark turn when he discovers a dead child wrapped in a sheet while canoeing. Fearing his past has resurfaced, he brings the body to the ranger station, where he finds detectives seemingly waiting for him. His friend, lawyer Billy Manchester, reveals that this girl is the third victim in a series of abductions unsettling the community. Despite his cop instincts urging him to assist, local law enforcement dismisses his offer. Max learns that the killer is leaving GPS coordinates with the bodies, indicating a deeper connection to the ongoing investigation. When he returns home to find a GPS unit planted at his cabin, he realizes he’s now a suspect. Determined to clear his name, he embarks on a perilous journey into the Everglades, navigating hostile communities and uncovering secrets. King vividly captures a Florida untouched by development and presents a rich cast of characters, particularly Max and Billy, as they confront the darkness surrounding them. --Otto Penzler