The Contrary Blues

Set in the struggling town of Contrary, West Virginia, the narrative revolves around a fraudulent federal grant for a nonexistent bus system. The situation escalates when a government auditor dies under suspicious circumstances after indulging in moonshine. Owen Allison, dispatched by the Department of Transportation to investigate, chooses to overlook the scam until further danger arises. This mystery novel, the first in the Owen Allison series, blends humor and intrigue as Owen navigates the treacherous waters of small-town politics and corruption.