Henry Meloux is in the hospital on death's doorstep. When Henry gives Cork O'Connor a watch containing a woman's picture and pleads with him to find a son he has never seen, Cork heads to Thunder Bay, Ontario, to search for the reclusive, wealthy man Henry Wellington. Cork is granted an interview with Wellington and finds the rumors that the recluse is unhinged true. Wellington wants no part of his father, and when an attempt is made on Meloux's life, it is apparent that Wellington is behind it. But why?
Miraculously recovered, Henry calls on Cork to help him get to Canada to meet his son. It's not an easy task, but Cork's ties to the older man make it a request he cannot deny. Despite the dangers, Henry is determined to right a wrong in his past.
I've always liked the character Henry Meloux, and Krueger uses this book to explore his past. Combining Henry's story with the present-day adventures makes for an interesting read with some good plot twists. The plot is complicated, but Krueger does an excellent job of propelling the story forward with insightful looks at Henry and Cork.
5/5 stars.
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