Hard Aground

Suspense Thrillers

Author: James W. Hall

From highly acclaimed, bestselling author James Hall (Bones of Coral) comes a haunting new novel about murder, betrayal, love, family secrets, and sunken treasure in Miami. Rich with a sense of place, Hard Aground has the bite and originality, the lyrical writing and memorable characters of bestselling fiction…..Read More

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