Daytona Sands (RICK SANDS NOVELS Book 1) (English Edition)

In what appears to be an open-and-shut case, a young surfing champion is killed and his mother confesses to the crime. Rick Sands, Executive Assistant State‘s Attorney in Daytona Beach, Florida, knows the victim and his mother, an old high school classmate. He is also familiar with what lies behind the glamorous facade of “The World‘s Most Famous Beach” and his instincts now tell him that there is more to this case than simply a mother inflicting fatal injuries during a violent argument with her son . . . but can he prove it? Over his boss‘s objection, Sands insists on conducting a full investigation. Joined by his lifelong friend, Ty King, a detective in his office, Sands follows a trail of deceit, cover-up, and murder, putting his career and then his life at risk.
Daytona Sands is the first in a series of suspense novels featuring Rick Sands. Set in the 1990‘s Daytona Sands explores the dark side of one of Florida‘s most sought-after tourist destinations. The painful, tragic, pre-Disney history of the Sunshine State, built on decades of racial inequality, serves as a backdrop for this suspense novel, which combines crime, courtroom drama and exciting action scenes.
The author, Gary Fidel, grew up in Daytona Beach, and was a career prosecutor for over 30 years in real life, giving this novel authenticity and directness.