Slaters Lane

In the midst of the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, a senior Federal prosecutor is brutally attacked in her home. Over the next two weeks, U.S. Attorney Mo Katz and his staff assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice. Due to the constraints posed by COVID-19, the investigative team relies upon a virtual street search, online witness interviews, and teleconferences to untangle a tale of jealousy and deceit. Book Three of the Old Town mystery series combines a historical accounting of the pandemic, reminiscent of Daniel Defoe's recordation of the impacts of the Black Death, with a classic murder mystery a la Agatha Christie. Slaters Lane illustrates how the wretchedness of the pandemic ironically brought out the best in many people by recognizing the importance of teamwork and the importance of personal and professional relationships, some of which were previously frayed. Despite the tragic murders in the story, Slaters Lane is a book of hope, promise, and reconciliation.