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The Hidden River

A Murder in the Everglades

9781648756511
300 pages
Severn River Publishing Llc
Overview

In the Everglades, a senseless murder unearths long-buried secrets.

When artist Hezekiah Freeman is found drowned in the shallow waters of Everglades National Park, Special Agent Alison Nance and Clarence Johnson are tasked with uncovering the truth behind his death. What initially seems like a tragic accident soon reveals itself to be part of a larger, more intricate conspiracy.

As they begin their investigation, Clarence and Alison discover that Hezekiah's artwork holds more than his artistic genius. Beneath layers of paint lay cryptic clues to a hidden history that some want to keep buried. The details suggest that Hezekiah was searching for something within the park, something that might have led to his untimely death.

With each step closer to finding answers, the danger intensifies, forcing Johnson and Nance to untangle the connections between the murder and stories that the Everglades have long held.

In The Hidden River, Mark Thielman crafts a riveting narrative where the past and present intertwine in a captivating dual timeline novel. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Gary McAvoy.

Author Bio
Award-winning author Mark Thielman has published short stories and novellas in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Black Cat Weekly, and Mystery Magazine, as well as numerous anthologies. He draws upon his career as both a criminal magistrate judge and as a prosecutor in his writings.