Pay Dirt Road: A Novel

Annie McIntyre, a recent college graduate, is lured into her family's private investigation firm by her grandfather, Leroy. They investigate a missing waitress in a small town, leading them to confront Annie's past and the haunting presence of nostalgia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 24 April 2023
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

Annie McIntyre's relationship with Garnett, Texas, is a complex mix of love and hate. Recently graduated from college and working as a waitress, she lacks ambition but is filled with determination. Despite the misgivings of her family, Annie is lured into the family business, a private investigation firm, by her supposed-to-be-retired grandfather, Leroy.

When a waitress at a local café goes missing, Annie and Leroy embark on an investigation that takes them through rural routes, haunted byways, noxious-smelling oil fields, and the vibrant neon of local honky-tonks. As Annie delves deeper into the case, she finds herself increasingly identifying with the victim, and she realizes that she must confront her own past if she wants to survive this homecoming.

Annie's past includes failed romances, a disturbing experience she would rather forget, and the deceptive nature of nostalgia itself. She must confront these issues if she wants to uncover the truth and protect herself from the dangers that lurk in Garnett, Texas.

The investigation takes Annie and Leroy through a web of lies, secrets, and betrayals, and they must use all of their skills and resources to stay one step ahead of their enemies. As they get closer to the truth, Annie realizes that she may be in over her head, and she must rely on her intuition and the support of her family to survive.

In the end, Annie emerges stronger and more determined than ever before. She has faced her past and learned to embrace her own strength and resilience. She has also discovered the true nature of the family business and the sacrifices that are required to succeed in it.

Garnett, Texas, will never be the same again, and Annie McIntyre will be remembered as the woman who brought justice to the town. Her homecoming has been a journey of self-discovery, and she has emerged as a hero, a symbol of hope and perseverance.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 215 x 135 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250882929