Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Crime
  • Language:English
  • Pages:351
  • eBook ISBN:9781971230665

A Sunless Sea

By Rick Ainsworth

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Overview


1968. A nation divided. Trust is fragile. One brutal murder changes everything. Set against the unrest of 1968 America, A Sunless Sea is a gripping murder mystery filled with political tension, betrayal, and the search for justice. When novelist and former Navy veteran Patton Connor's former wife is found murdered, he becomes the prime suspect in a case filled with secrets and hidden motives.
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Description


1968. A nation is divided. Trust is fragile. One brutal murder changes everything. Against the turbulent backdrop of 1968 America, A Sunless Sea is a gripping murder mystery that weaves together political unrest, personal betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice. As protests erupt across the country and social tensions reach a boiling point, novelist and former Navy veteran Patton Connor finds his world shattered when his former wife is found brutally murdered. Within hours, he becomes a person of interest in a case that grows more complicated with every new discovery. As detectives uncover hidden relationships, buried secrets, and conflicting motives, Patton is forced to confront his own past while searching for the truth behind a crime that seems connected to a much larger web of deception. Set amid the uncertainty of one of America's most volatile years, the novel blends authentic historical atmosphere with compelling characters, unexpected twists, and emotional depth.
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About The Author


Rick Ainsworth was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and joined the US Navy at 17, serving as a signalman in the Pacific Fleet. He settled in Southern California and was educated at Citrus College and LaVerne College (now University of LaVerne). He currently resides in Henderson, NV with his wife, Therese, and their dachshunds.
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