A Small-Town Cop, a Biker War, and a Deal with the Devil

A Southern-fried noir thriller dripping with meth, murder, and moral ambiguity in the heart of the Ozarks.

Deputy Sam Bennett thought he knew Carroll County, Arkansas—a quiet corner of small-town America. But when bodies pile up and meth labs sprout in Bandito territory, Sam’s world unravels. Caught in a brutal biker war between the Sons of Silence and a rising Mexican cartel, he faces betrayal from the man he trusted most.

Then comes the offer: join the chaos or be crushed by it.

As Sam navigates a county built on lies, two women pull him in opposite directions. Maria, his high school sweetheart, is back—tangled with the enemy and hiding secrets. Sherry, fearless and grounded, offers a future he never dared to want. But in a world where love and loyalty come at a deadly cost, every choice could be his last.

How far will Sam go to survive? And who will he become when the smoke clears?

Perfect for fans of S.A. Cosby, Don Winslow, and Justified, County delivers gritty suspense, flawed characters, and a relentless plunge into the dark heart of Southern noir.

Grab your copy now and dive into the Ozarks’ deadliest secrets.

Reader Praise:
★★★★★ “Crime, suspense, and killer character development. Couldn’t put it down!”
★★★★★ “Believable, vulnerable characters you root for.”
★★★★★ “Clean writing that lets the story shine—no grammar gripes here!”
★★★★★ “A wild ride through small-town corruption and alliances.”

About the Author: Andrew Alman, a retired cop, brings authentic grit to this debut thriller, weaving his firsthand experience into a tale of crime and compromise.