The New York Times bestselling author of Spandau Phoenix and Mortal Fear returns with a rich and atmospheric novel of high suspenseWhen recently widowed Penn Cage leaves Houston with his young daughter and returns to his hometown seeking peace, he finds something very different. Natchez, Mississippi, is the jewel of the antebellum South, a city of old secrets and older money. Upon learning that his father is being blackmailed, Penn finds himself reopening the most highly charged murder case in the town's history, searching for the evidence that could bring down the judge who nearly destroyed his father years ago. As the town closes ranks against him, Penn is joined by Caitlin Masters, a young newspaper publisher, on a deadly quest to find answers to one of the darkest chapters of American history, a quest that pits them against the FBI, a band of brothers still fiercely guarding the tainted legacy of J. Edgar Hoover. But Penn's most dangerous journey must be made alone--into the abiding mystery of his own past, into the mind and heart of a woman he lost twenty years ago, and who still has the power to save or destroy him.
Penn Cage Series
This gripping saga delves into the heart of the American South, where a former prosecutor and mayor confronts the dark secrets of his town. The series masterfully intertwines personal dramas with enduring themes of racial violence, family ties, and the pursuit of justice in an unjust society. Readers will be captivated by the suspense and complex characters who explore hypocrisy and honor within their community. It's a compelling read for fans of legal thrillers and Southern gothic mysteries.
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"New York Times" bestselling author Greg Iles brings the secrets of the South alive in this vibrant novel--now in this Premium Edition--of infatuation, murder, and sexual intrigue set in his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi.
From New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes an electrifying thriller set in a Southern town rife with depravity and corruption. Penn Cage, a former prosecuting attorney and now the mayor of Natchez, Mississippi, faces a dangerous challenge as he attempts to restore his hometown. In its pursuit of economic revival, Natchez has embraced casino gambling, leading to the emergence of extravagant steamboats, including the notorious Magnolia Queen, which attracts high-stakes players from Las Vegas. When a childhood friend presents evidence of criminal activities and is brutally murdered, Penn realizes the extent of his failure to protect his city. This ignites his quest for justice, but he finds himself alone against a local authority compromised by money and power. With his family's safety at risk, Penn turns to a small circle of allies: Caitlin Masters, his lost love; Danny McDavitt, a heroic helicopter pilot; and Walt Garrity, a retired Texas Ranger. Together, they must confront a cunning killer who seems to anticipate their every move. Ultimately, victory requires a bold sacrifice that will change Natchez forever. Rich in Southern atmosphere and filled with unexpected twists, this gripping tale showcases Iles's mastery of suspense.
Natchez Burning
- 560 pages
- 20 hours of reading
#1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles continues the electrifying story of Natchez Burning with this second volume in an epic trilogy of blood and race, family and justice. Penn Cage is caught in the darkest maelstrom of his life. The death of his father's African-American nurse has fractured Penn's family and turned Dr. Tom Cage into a fugitive. Penn has inadvertently started a war with an offshoot of the KKK called the Double Eagles, and Penn's fiancee, journalist Caitlin Masters, is chasing the biggest story of her career. Both Caitlin and the Feds that Penn reluctantly teams up with believe Tom can lead them to evidence of America's most secret, shameful history, a time when powerful men committed violent race murders to conceal a conspiracy involving the Mafia, the Double Eagles, and the assassination of JFK. In the end, all roads lead to the Bone Tree, a legendary killing site that may conceal far more than the remains of the forgotten.
The Bone Tree
- 800 pages
- 28 hours of reading
Penn Cage's father, Dr. Tom Cage, stands accused of murder and each effort to defend him unearths new, shocking secrets. At issue is the murder of Tom's former nurse, Viola Turner. The district attorney is quick to point the finger at Tom, citing his decades-old relationship with Viola. When Tom is taken into custody, Penn must explore the dangerous territory of Tom and Viola's shared history, set squarely in the most harrowing years of civil-rights-era Mississippi.
Mississippi Blood
- 704 pages
- 25 hours of reading
A father on trial for murder. A son whose world is falling apart. The No.1 New York Times bestselling final volume of the ground-breaking Natchez Burning Trilogy by Greg Iles.