Sam Acquillo

**Series: Sam Acquillo** **Author: Chris Knopf** In a world where solace harbors echoes of past torments, exiled carpenter Sam Acquillo seeks refuge from the wreckage of his life in the tranquil township of Southampton, New York. But as he sips bourbon on his weathered porch, the shocking murder of his reclusive neighbor rattles the fragile peace he's fought so hard to maintain. A reluctant detective and a man of deeply buried convictions, Sam is drawn into a web of intrigue that unveils the dark secrets lurking behind the community’s charming façade. Motivated by guilt and the haunting memories of his own failures, Sam grapples with a moral crossroads: to turn a blind eye or to wield his skills and unravel a mystery that could save not only his neighbors but also his own fractured spirit. As he unearths the truth, he discovers that every beam of sunlight casts a shadow, and sometimes, the deepest refuge can be found in the chaos of healing. Join Sam on a gripping journey through heartache, redemption, and the complexities of human connection, where every answer brings new questions and the only way forward is through the darkness. Will Sam rise to embrace his destiny or remain ensnared in his self-imposed exile? Dive into *The Last Refuge* and the compelling saga that follows, where the past is never far behind, and each revelation leaves you craving more.