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The Forsaken

Quinn Colson, Book 4

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The Forsaken

By: Ace Atkins
Narrated by: Brian D'Arcy James
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Thirty-six years ago, a nameless black man wandered into Jericho, Mississippi, with nothing but the clothes on his back and a pair of paratrooper boots. Less than two days later, he was accused of rape and murder, hunted down by a self-appointed posse, and lynched. Now evidence has surfaced of his innocence, and county sheriff Quinn Colson sets out not only to identify the stranger's remains, but to charge those responsible for the lynching. As he starts to uncover old lies and dirty secrets, though, he runs up against fierce opposition from those with the most to lose - and they can play dirty themselves. Soon Colson will find himself accused of terrible crimes, and the worst part is, the accusations just might stick. As the two investigations come to a head, it is anybody's guess who will prevail - or even come out of it alive.

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Critic reviews

The extraordinary new novel in New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins' acclaimed series about the real Deep South--" a joy ride into the heart of darkness" (The Washington Post).
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The one where we get to meet Quinn's father. Learn more about Tibbahah country and it's troubled past. And Get an education in how nothing to do with family is ever uncomplicated. The dialogue , plot, and Characterization are as ever first rate. I discovered Ace Atkins writing through his continuation of the Spenser series . I have been astonished at how he keeps 2 such different distinct mileau so authentic.The mark of a real pro and great writer. Five Stars all day long.

Families are never uncomplicated.

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Excellent story & performance and predictably I have ordered the next book in the series , Quinn is my favourite character but only just, Stagg & Ringbolt and Leila, and what a nice little reveal at the end with Ringbolt being the mystery shooter! Didn’t see that coming but obvious really as Stagg was frightened.

One thing wrong, young Jason isn’t ageing as per timeline in the book, Leilas baby is.

Honestly, this would make a fantastic series!

Great series unfolding here!

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