THE KILLING HILLS

Novel. Mick, a combat veteran now working as an Army CID agent, is home on a leave which is about to expire. His sister, the new sheriff, asks for his help. There's been a murder in the hills, a woman found in a holler. As he delves into the investigation, trying to stave off more death, Mick dodges his commanding officer's urgent calls about his impending AWOL status.