Fault Line: A Ross and Rosencrantz Novel (Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series)

A small earthquake in Shelby County unearths an SUV buried in a quarry, but the official explanations quickly become suspicious. Sheriff Tom Rosencrantz, who knows the county and its people intimately, finds himself pressured to drop the investigation by a neighboring sheriff, Special Counsel Halley from the Attorney General's office, and a developer named Bricker—all offering reassurances while refusing to explain why. As Rosencrantz digs deeper, he discovers falsified reports, threats, and a pattern of intimidation extending beyond county lines. What began as a natural disaster investigation reveals itself as a cover-up, with someone willing to kill to protect their secrets. Working with his undersheriff Andrew Ross and facing limited resources, shifting alliances, and mounting political pressure, Rosencrantz fights to maintain control of his county before the truth is buried permanently. He must decide how far he will go and who he will stand against to protect the people he serves.