Private detective Charlie Parker investigates a disturbing smuggling ring operating across the porous Maine-Canada border. Former soldiers are transporting something far more unsettling than typical contraband, something that aligns with Parker's own grim understanding of human darkness. Their activities attract the attention of the reclusive Herod and his shadowy companion, the Captain. To confront these forces, Parker must forge an uneasy alliance with the notorious killer, the Collector.

Why You Should Read?

• Delves into a dark, supernatural thriller where the line between crime and the inexplicable blurs.
• Features the return of Charlie Parker, a detective with a unique insight into the macabre.
• Explores complex characters and uneasy alliances, including the formidable Collector.
• Offers a compelling blend of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural set against a unique border backdrop.