Slow Kill

The story follows Santa Fe Police Chief Kevin Kerney, who becomes embroiled in a homicide investigation after the death of ranch owner Clifford Spalding, for which he is the prime suspect. As Kerney delves into Spalding's past, he uncovers a web of secrets involving the victim's ex-wife, who clings to the belief that her son, a Vietnam soldier, is still alive. The investigation reveals potential motives linked to Spalding's current wife and a colluding cop, leading Kerney on a thrilling journey to solve a decades-old mystery while trying to clear his name.