Public Land

<p>In the densely wooded areas of West Spoon State Park a predator stalks his prey—and it isn't wildlife he's hunting.</p><p>When former Army Special Forces soldier David Stoneking returns to his hometown after five years of service he's looking for peace and a fresh start. Instead he discovers a disturbing pattern of disappearances and murders in the same public land where he and his younger brother once had a terrifying encounter years ago.</p><p>As local authorities struggle to connect the dots David's military training and instincts tell him that a single killer is responsible. His suspicions intensify when he recognizes a stranger's voice at a local bar—the same voice he heard in the darkness years ago when someone stalked him and his brother through the woods.</p><p>With the reluctant help of his friend Evan a local police officer David begins his own investigation searching for evidence in the vast wilderness while developing a relationship with medical student Molly. When a young boy becomes the killer's latest victim David's mission becomes a desperate race against time to stop a man whose traumatic past has transformed him into a ruthless predator.</p><p>Set against the haunting backdrop of rural Ohio Public Land is a gripping thriller about vengeance justice and the lasting impact of trauma that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until its explosive conclusion.</p><p>If you enjoyed The Dry by Jane Harper Hunting Hour by Margaret Mizushima and The Terminal List by Jack Carr you'll love Public Land.</p>