Hart’s historical mystery is set in the deep South during the Vietnam War. The war has been hard on Gibby’s family, one of his brothers was killed in action, the other came back a decorated hero who saw things no human being should ever have to see. Changed forever by his time in Vietnam, Jason has made mistakes at home and spent time in prison; now he wants to get to know his little brother. He and Gibby hit the road with booze and women where they encounter a bus full of prisoners . One of the women with the brothers makes a nasty comment to the prisoners and is later found murdered. Because of his background, Jason is the prime suspect. When the other woman is kidnapped, the police turn their attention to Gibby. It’s up to him to save both himself and his brother, but the journey to prove their innocence will cost Gibby, more dearly than he can imagine. The narrator's "just the facts" delivery is perfect for this novel. Why isn’t John Hart a household name? He is one of the best writers America has produced in the 21st century. If you aren’t reading his books, you need to start