Sam Blackman

**Series Synopsis: Sam Blackman** In the shadowed mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, where the echoes of history whisper through the trees, Sam Blackman transitions from combat veteran to reluctant investigator, grappling with loss while uncovering a web of secrets that intertwine the past and present. Haunted by his own demons after losing a leg in Iraq, Sam reluctantly embarks on a quest when the body of his friend and fellow veteran, Tikima Robertson, is discovered in the river. Driven by a journal that links Tikima’s tragic fate to a haunting event from 1919—where a young white funeral director aided a black man in burying his kin—Sam teams up with Tikima's sister, Nakayla. Together, they delve into the tangled legacy of the Vanderbilts and the cultural scars of Asheville’s segregated past. As they peel back layers of history, they confront not only the brutal truths surrounding Tikima’s death but also their own struggles for identity and redemption. Each installment of the *Sam Blackman* series invites readers into a richly woven narrative that explores themes of grief, resilience, and the enduring fight for justice, all while keeping them on the edge of their seats. With every turn of the page, the mystery deepens, and as long-buried truths rise to the surface, Sam and Nakayla must confront a killer who is willing to ensure that the past stays buried. Will they uncover the truth before it’s too late—or will the ghosts of history claim them as their next victims? Welcome to a world where every story has a consequence, and the past is never truly forgotten.