The Redeemers: A Quinn Colson Novel

Atkins's series about an Army Ranger-turned-Mississippi county sheriff has quickly developed into one of the better ones in contemporary crime writing, and this fifth entry (after The Forsaken) won't disappoint series fans. Quinn now finds himself voted out of office, but he still sticks with his plans to bring down a local crime boss. When the new sheriff is killed during an investigation of a break-in, Quinn is asked to help on the case while juggling his family life. Complicating matters is the ex-girlfriend who has reentered his life. As usual, Atkins imbues Colson with a strong sense of honor that makes him a likable hero, while also creating believable villains. The author skillfully ties the multiple story lines together through solid pacing and clear writing. There's also a fair bit of action, but the characters are what make this a nice addition to an excellent series.