Mysteries of the Southern Gothic (Manchineel, #2)

Beneath the haunting shadows of the South, a tale of loss and betrayal unfolds. Ulysses Katsaros, a troubled mental health counselor, grapples with the unexplained disappearance of his sister, Calliope. His path crosses with Rosario Martinez, a daring young woman and co-host of the popular Mysteries of the Southern Gothic true crime podcast.

As Ulysses wrestles with personal demons and haunting memories, Rosario delves into Calliope’s mysterious vanishing, suspecting it's linked to the sinister Church of the Ninth Order. Their investigation deepens, and a surprising intimacy blossoms between them. Driven by the pursuit of justice, Rosario finds herself crossing professional boundaries for love, further complicating their mission.

Their journey is fraught with confrontations with law enforcement, the resurgence of old flames, and personal dilemmas that test their loyalties. Will their search for answers bring them closer together, or will the truths they uncover tear them apart?