The Lost Coast: A Novel (Clay Edison Book 5)

Clay Edison, now working as a private investigator after leaving the coroner's office, takes on what appears to be a straightforward case: a young man asks him to investigate financial discrepancies in his grandmother's estate. The investigation quickly unravels into a complex fraud scheme spanning decades with numerous victims, with evidence pointing to a remote town on California's Lost Coast. Reaching the isolated location proves difficult, and Clay arrives to find locals willing to use violence to protect their secrets. As he navigates the harsh coastal terrain and web of lies, Clay encounters several other figures: a grieving mother, an enigmatic teenager, a reclusive military veteran, and another private investigator with her own motivations. The search for truth becomes increasingly dangerous, with consequences far greater than Clay anticipated.