Author J. Bancroft's new book "Hillbilly Cold Case" is a riveting tale of enduring friendships and the challenges and dangers inherent in disrupting a corrupt status quo
Recent release "Hillbilly Cold Case" from Page Publishing author J. Bancroft is a fast-paced novel introducing Cedrick "Dreamer" Jameson, an award-winning investigative journalist working on a series following an FBI anti-corruption investigation in Cocke County, tucked into Appalachia in the foothills of the great Smokey Mountains. Dreamer delves into the unsolved murder of a prominent businessman with shadowy ties to the region's criminal underworld and discovers fierce resistance to his efforts at bringing a local killer to justice.
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- J. Bancroft, a New Jersey native who earned undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Tennessee and worked for twelve years at the Tennessee Valley Authority before embarking on forty years of successful entrepreneurial endeavors, now spending most of each year living in Highland Beach, Florida, with his wife, Mary Cooper, has completed his new book "Hillbilly Cold Case": a gripping and potent drama that keeps the pages turning until the satisfying conclusion.
Welcome to Cocke County, Tennessee, nestled in the heart of Appalachia and in the shadows of The Great Smokey Mountains. The county is home to a proud people who enjoy a rich and well-defined culture that encourages self-reliance and ingenuity. The area also has a long standing and well-earned reputation for lawlessness, criminal enterprise, and systemic corruption. Cedrick "Dreamer" Jameson is an acclaimed investigative journalist and successful author. Dreamer is working on a two-part series describing a major FBI-led interagency sting operation aimed at curtailing criminal activities in and around Cocke County. He begins an independent investigation of the heinous unsolved murder of Wayne Becker. Becker was a prominent businessman and county leader with ties to the area's criminal activities, both past and present. It is during this investigation that Dreamer finds himself out of his depth. In a clash of cultures, he quickly learns that certain citizens of Cocke County do not appreciate "outsiders," especially a highly educated and successful black man, snooping into their business. Threats are made.
Clear warnings are given to ensure that Dreamer's investigation into the Becker murder stops….or else! Giving up is not part of Dreamer's DNA. However, he needs help and reaches out to three friends he calls the "Crew." Simply stated, the crew is an extremely close-knit group of friends who met as freshman student athletes at Princeton University. Theirs is a special bond and when one of them is in need, the others respond without hesitation or, in this case, without regard for their own safety and that of their loved ones. "Hillbilly Cold Case" is a compelling story about not only enduring friendships, but also the many challenges and dangers the crew encounters as they uncover the truth about Wayne Becker's corrupt activities and who is behind his murder.
Published by Page Publishing, J. Bancroft's engrossing book is an excellent choice for avid crime fiction readers.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "Hillbilly Cold Case" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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