The most anticipated best modern novel of 2023.

A murder in a small Colorado town closely resembles unsolved crimes committed by a serial killer almost thirty years ago. Private investigator Teague Donovan learns of the recent murder and is instantly drawn to the case, because one of the victims in the past was his best friend, and he is determined to bring the killer to justice.<br><br>Hoyt Newman, the detective in charge of the most recent case, is none too happy with Teague's interfering. At least not until a second homeless boy is tortured and killed. As the two men work together, they begin to develop an interest in each other -- one that seems fated not to come to fruition since Teague is city, through and through, and Hoyt is definitely country to the core.

Gay teen Jack is hiding out in a bully’s car in the hopes of retrieving his backpack when he’s joined by another stowaway. Brittany, who wants to be called Brandon, is a transgendered classmate also on the run. When the bully crashes his car, it’s the start of a journey that will bring Jack and Brandon together in the hopes of finding a new future.<br><br>Along the way, they meet Buster, a dog that saves their lives; Alvin, who is heading to Denver to sell his car and offers them a ride; and Ducky, a loud-mouthed but loveable woman who is apparently more than just Alvin’s friend.<br><br>When a tornado hits, Jack and Brandon have a chance to prove their mettle and show what they are made of. But is there happiness at the end of their journey?

Su Tong was sold by his biological father to an old man in his thirties. The old man was the second young master of the Ji family. He was a pervert and had some hidden illness. In order to save his younger brother, Su Tong compromised to get married, but he found that the old man was a hooligan who had made her feel sore for three days. How could he have a hidden disease! Ji Mutao, who had just gotten married, said, "We don't need any feelings for each other. I don't like women who throw themselves at me." "Do you want me to save your brother? Kneel down and beg me." Later, Ji Murongwu knelt on the washboard and wrote a self-introduction letter with thousands of words on his head. "Dear, can I marry you today?" The old man named Zhen Xiang took over his poor wife.