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In Archer Mayor's Marked Man, the death of a local millionaire becomes suspicious when Joe Gunther learns that he was not who he claimed. A year ago, local philanthropist and millionaire Nathan Lyon died a natural death in his sprawling mansion, a 150,000 square foot converted mill, surrounded by his loving, attentive family. Or so it seemed at the time. Now Joe Gunther and his Vermont Bureau of Investigation team has discovered that almost nothing about that story was true. Nathan Lyon was actually Nick Bianchi from Providence, Rhode Island. His money came from Mafia-tainted sources. And his family now seems to be dying themselves and their deaths are now revealed to be murders. As Gunther’s team desperately works to uncover what is going on at The Mill, who is responsible and what they are trying to accomplish, Joe himself travels to Rhode Island to look into the original source of the money. While the police are doing their jobs, private investigator Sally Kravitz teams up with reporter Rachel Reiling to expose the truth behind this tangled and expanding web of duplicity, greed, and obsession. Having betrayed many, it’s no surprise that Nathan Lyon was a marked man. But now Gunther has to figure out who, among the many, killed him, and stop them before their killing spree claims another.

"In Archer Mayor's intriguing new Vermont-based mystery, The Orphan's Guilt, a straightforward traffic stop snowballs into a homicide investigation after Joe Gunther and his fellow investigators peel back layer upon layer of history and personal heartbreak to learn a decades-old hidden truth. John Rust is arrested for drunk driving by a Vermont state trooper. Looking to find mitigating circumstances, John's lawyer hires private eye Sally Kravitz to look into the recent death of John's younger brother, purportedly from a childhood brain injury years earlier. But what was the nature of that injury, and might its mechanism point more to murder than to natural causes? That debate brings in Joe Gunther and his team. Gunther's efforts quickly uncover an ancient tale of avarice, betrayal, and vengeance that swirled around the Rust boys growing up. Their parents and the people they consorted with - forgotten, relentless, but now jolted to action by this simple set of circumstances - emerge with a destructive passion. All while the presumably innocent John Rust mysteriously vanishes with no explanation"--Provided by publisher

Set against the backdrop of a bomber's moon, the story explores the tension and danger of nighttime missions. As characters navigate the darkness, they grapple with the duality of visibility—while they can spot their targets, they are also exposed to unseen threats. This creates a suspenseful atmosphere where every decision could lead to dire consequences, highlighting the precarious balance between pursuit and peril.

In this gripping mystery, Joe Gunther and his Vermont Bureau of Investigation team delve into a complex case involving both a murder and an arson. As they uncover clues and navigate the intricacies of the investigation, tensions rise and secrets unfold, challenging their skills and resolve. The narrative intertwines suspense with character development, highlighting the dynamics of the team as they confront unexpected twists and the darker aspects of human nature.

"The Vermont Bureau of Investigation (VBI) has been pulled onto three cases at the same time; meanwhile, VBI head Joe Gunther has to take time off to care for his ailing mother. Those cases are now in the hands of the individual investigators. Sammie Martens is assigned a murder case. The victim is a young woman, the roommate of the daughter of Medical Examiner Beverly Hillstrom. A recent transplant from Albany, New York, Sammie must find out what put a hit man on the trail of this seemingly innocent young woman. Lester Spinney takes over a famous cold case, a double murder where a state trooper and a motorist were killed in an exchange of gunfire. Or so it has seemed for years. When Lester is told that the motorist's fingerprints were planted on the gun he's supposed to have fired, it opens the question - who really killed the state trooper? Willy Kunkle's case starts with a child's discovery of three teeth on a railroad track, leading eventually to a case of possible sabotage against critical military equipment. In cases that lead the team all over Vermont and nearby, Archer Mayor once again shows why his novels featuring Joe Gunther and the VBI team are among the finest crime fiction today."--Publisher's description.

The discovery of a skeleton encased in concrete at a decommissioned nuclear site leads Joe Gunther and the Vermont Bureau of Investigation to unravel a decades-old mystery. The victim, Hank Mitchell, was once missing, but his case is now treated as murder. Gunther delves into past rumors and speculations, exploring potential motives tied to mafia money laundering linked to the construction project. The investigation uncovers connections that challenge the boundaries of time and morality in a gripping tale of crime and intrigue.

The story follows Joe Gunther as he grapples with the murder of Deputy Sheriff Brian Sleuter, who was killed during a routine traffic stop. The investigation reveals that the perpetrators are Boston-based drug runners, leading to a tense pursuit of justice. As Gunther delves into the case, he confronts the dangers of law enforcement and the emotional toll of losing a colleague in the line of duty. The narrative explores themes of duty, loss, and the gritty realities of policing in a world fraught with crime.

Set against the backdrop of a brutal Vermont winter, the story revolves around the investigation of a murdered state senator, whose body is discovered in a shocking manner. With the word "dyke" carved into her chest, the case takes on complex social implications. Governor Gail Zigman, a close ally of the victim, urgently seeks the expertise of Joe Gunther and his Vermont Bureau of Investigation team to navigate the pressures of high-profile politics and media scrutiny while uncovering the truth behind the murder.

A complex case unfolds in the latest installment of the Joe Gunther series, featuring two corpses and an escaped mental patient. As the investigation deepens, a long-held secret emerges, intricately connecting the victims and challenging Gunther to uncover the truth. The narrative promises to weave suspense with the exploration of psychological themes, making for a gripping read.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Vermont, the story follows detective Joe Gunther as he navigates a web of mysteries and dark secrets. The narrative highlights the tension between the serene landscape and the shadows lurking within it. As Gunther confronts various challenges, the series explores themes of crime, justice, and the complexities of human nature, making it a compelling read for fans of detective fiction.