Critical Mass

Set against the backdrop of the San Juan Islands, a burned-out public defender, Jocelyn "Joss" Cole, becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery involving a group of sick fishermen and a wealthy client, Dean Belden, who dies in a suspicious plane explosion after testifying before a grand jury. Meanwhile, nuclear expert Gideon Van Ry investigates missing tactical nuclear devices linked to Belden Electronics, leading him to Joss. The narrative weaves together themes of nuclear terror and the consequences of public indifference, delivering a gripping tale of suspense.