Josh Boldt is a rising voice in contemporary Southern literature, known for his compelling crime fiction, regional flavor, and exploration of the Southern psyche. His narratives not only entertain but provoke thought, offering a window into the soul of the American South. He is the author of three novels: Moneymaker, The False Favorite, and Slurry. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Moneymaker
While tracking a drug shipment in Savannah, surveillance expert Mack Abbott gets tangled up in a deadly underworld filled with ruthless smugglers who will stop at nothing to protect their product. Abbott's one connection in town is an exotic dancer named Avery Calloway, who has questionable motives and a taste for the smugglers' product. Their relationship deepens as the smugglers close in around them.