Sunlight Over the Marshes

by John B. Edwards

A young female detective proves herself up to the challenge of confronting a dynasty of evil in her hometown in this gritty Southern detective novel. Georgia state police investigator Fate Harper is used to struggling with the conflicts and barriers of being a female officer in the ’70s. Caught between her professional obligations and personal passions on and off the job, Fate must constantly navigate an unlevel playing field. But when she forms a team to investigate the corrupt sheriff in a small town, the detective uncovers organized crime led by a syndicate of powerful men in a deeply rooted system of drug smuggling and murder. Now, Fate finds herself on a journey of cat and mouse, good and evil, and greed and corruption, and she must bring down the sinister operations or lose her life while trying. Returning home brings plenty of drama and romance in the Deep South in this debut novel from former Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent John B. Edwards.

524 pages, Paperback

Published July 19, 2021

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author John B. Edwards penned an outstanding thriller, full of intrigue and suspense. This being his first novel spoke wonders and amazement at the realization that 1) he wrote this very well for a first time author, 2) he applied his experience in law enforcement, and 3) the setting is on coastal Georgia, which was appealing. In my judgment, this book would be revered by readers who enjoy reading John Grisham novels.

[Kaylee Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feels like a slow burn with repetitive backstory, but the last 150ish pages pick up with action that has been building for a while.

[Jim Shubnell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read of the Southern past "Good Old Boys Club."