Barker, the mysterious sleuth of California's Central Coast, returns with all his dog companions in this volume in the titillating Barker Mysteries. 'If you are new to Barker you will soon be as addicted to him, and his pack of hounds as I am. I hope that Patrick Whitehurst doesn't make us wait too long for the next book in this captivating series."e; Goodreads 5-star reviewFollowing hot on the heels of his rescue of Carmel's mayor from the ship Wicked Joe in "e;Monterey Noir,"e; Barker once again finds himself in a hot mess of danger and intrigue. Seeking escape from his newfound popularity, the handsome man with no memory of his past, travels deep into the Carmel Highlands - only to find adventure has followed him there. From an encounter with the disturbing Easter Bunny Man at Pacific Grove's famous Lover's Point to a diabolical plot by the homeless denizens of Deadrent Kingdom, trouble is never very far from Barker and his collection of loyal canines.