Blackman's Coffin
“A wealth of historical detail, an exciting treasure hunt, and credible characters distinguish this fresh, adventurous read.”
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
About This Book
Sam Blackman, a former Army criminal investigator who lost a leg in Iraq, is trying to rebuild his life when fellow amputee Tikima Robertson approaches him with a possible investigative job. Before she can follow up, Tikima is murdered and her body is found in the French Broad River. A journal from 1919 discovered in her home points to a decades-old crime that may connect directly to her death. As Sam digs deeper into Asheville history, Biltmore-era legacies, and the people around Tikima, he finds himself in a case where past and present violence collide.