Paradise, WV

In a poor West Virginia town ravaged by the opioid epidemic, teenagers Henry and Jane Lusher are being bullied and ostracized because of their father, Hollis Lusher, a convicted serial killer known as "the Blind Spot Slasher." A true-crime podcast is coming to town, and Lieutenant Elena Garcia is investigating a missing girl case that may be connected to the Blind Spot Slasher. An amateur private investigator, Otis, is also on the case, and he suspects that their father might be innocent. Together, they uncover a possible connection between the killings and a doomsday, snake-handling cult, leading them down the dark backroads of Appalachia to find justice for Hollis and themselves.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2021
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

In a small West Virginia town ravaged by the opioid epidemic, teenagers Henry and Jane face an even more challenging situation than most. Their father, Hollis Lusher, is a notorious serial killer known as "the Blind Spot Slasher." Despite facing constant bullying and social isolation, the siblings firmly believe in their father's innocence. However, their lives are about to be turned upside down when a popular true-crime podcast arrives in town, focusing on the Blind Spot Slasher case.

Amidst this attention, Lieutenant Elena Garcia, a young and eager officer, is assigned to investigate a missing girl case. Despite warnings from her superiors, Garcia delves deeper into the investigation, realizing that there may be other mysteries buried amidst the flood of opioid-related crimes. She fears that the drug epidemic has created the perfect environment for a copycat killer to emerge, taking advantage of the deaths being labeled as overdoses or "No Human Involved."

Meanwhile, Henry's new friend, Otis, an intelligent and home-schooled teenager, becomes involved in the case. Otis has his own family issues and suspects that their father may be innocent. He dedicates himself to helping Henry and Jane find the real killer, using his unique skills and knowledge.

As the three investigators delve into the evidence, they uncover a possible connection between the killings and a doomsday, snake-handling cult. This revelation leads them down the treacherous backroads of Appalachia, where they face dangerous challenges and face their own demons. Their quest for justice brings them face-to-face with the true nature of their father's crimes and the dark secrets that have haunted their family for generations.

In the end, Henry, Jane, and Otis must confront the truth and work together to bring the real Blind Spot Slasher to justice. Their journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of friendship in the face of adversity.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 150 x 224 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684426706