Coming out June 29, 2021
A sequel to the intense atmospheric thriller about the first female sheriff in rural Bad Axe County, Wisconsin.
As she finds herself embroiled in a nasty reelection campaign, Heidi Kick has a dead body on her hands. Chillingly, the medical examiner confirms the homeless victim was buried alive. As the relentless summer heat bears down and more bodies are discovered.
As unique a place in the mystery universe as you will ever find…smooth, unexpected, and memorable. This book is a diamond in the rough.
—Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“As the pages turn, the author prompts readers to consider a range of timely issues (climate change, homelessness, corrosive wealth) via masterfully executed and action-packed storylines that coalesce in a shockingly memorable final act sure to leave readers eager for the next Bad Axe County thriller.”
—BookPage (starred review)
John Galligan’s career as a novelist began with the critically acclaimed Red Sky, Red Dragonfly based on his experiences living, teaching, and traveling in Japan.
He subsequently became best known for his groundbreaking and celebrated series of mysteries featuring a nomadic fly fisherman: The Nail Knot, The Blood Knot, The Clinch Knot, and The Wind Knot.
Bad Axe County, the start of his latest mystery/thriller series, was published in 2019.
The second Heidi Kick mystery Dead Man Dancing that was published August 11 2020 was listed in BookPage’s 2020 preview: Most anticipated mysteries & thrillers
