Old Growth: A Sid Rafferty Mystery

Set in a once-thriving coal-mining town, the story follows freelance speechwriter Sid Rafferty as he navigates the murky waters of local politics while assisting a novice candidate. His journey takes a dark turn when he witnesses a murder, drawing the attention of suspicious marijuana growers. Sid's past also resurfaces as an old colleague offers him a dubious job spying on environmentalists. As he delves deeper into the town's secrets, he discovers that the shadows of history can be perilous, threatening his safety and sanity.