The Pain Game (Sam Laska #1)

Unemployed and living on Florida's gulf coast with his father, disgraced Chicago Police Detective Sam Laska discovers a frightening conspiracy when he agrees to investigate the strange death of a friend's grandson. The problem is the local police don't believe him. His probe leads down a dangerous path involving drug dealers, hired killers, political puppet masters, a dour police detective, and an enticing Medical Examiner's Assistant. He slowly learns how deep the dark waters are. When the investigation threatens the safety of those closest to him Sam's volatile temper begins to erupt. Will it help save those closest to him or destroy them all?