Markers (Joshua Stokes Mysteries Book 3)

Joshua Stokes is the charismatic and dedicated sheriff of Mobile County. Known for his manners, strength, and old-fashioned approach, his passion for maintaining the pride and chivalry of the ‘Old South’ make him a desirable sheriff.
If asked to use one word to describe him, most folks would say, trustworthy.
Women find Joshua attractive, and who could blame them. His six-foot lean frame, swarthy complexion, piercing green eyes, and charming smile make a handsome combination; and, although he could have his pick of available women in the county, which on occasion he does spend time with one or two, he chooses to live alone. He enjoys the solitude afforded by his 160-year-old cabin that sets alongside the Escatawpa River at the Mississippi State Line. It was once the residence of the overseer for the Caledonia Plantation. The plantation covered over a thousand acres along the river back in the 1850’s when William Moffett, a cotton broker who rebuilt the old home, owned it.
Joshua is a spiritual man unconcerned with material things. He spends a great deal of time sitting on his porch, drinking whiskey, and reminiscing the past. However, he is also a lonely man who drinks too much and hides his pain behind a brave face and dry wit.
Still trying to unravel the forty-year-old mystery of his mother’s disappearance, Joshua’s quest is interrupted yet again by forces beyond his control when a young mother is fatally injured while trying to escape an unhealthy relationship. Her death sets him on a different course but eventually all paths lead to more questions and points him on an inward journey of self-exploration, as ultimately he has to face demons from his own past.