Joey’s father, Marshall, has a rare form of dementia which wipes out his short term memory, leaving his old memories intact. While Joey is visiting his parents he’s set up with the next door neighbors daughter Leela, and they fall in love. Joey’s with Leela, leaving his dad alone, when prominent citizen Hammond is shot and killed right down the street from their house, and Joey can’t find his fathers gun or vouch for his whereabouts. Not to mention his father has a lifelong hatred of the family and the many secrets the two families share together. Now Joey must prove his fathers Innocence and uncover his dads secrets.
Mystery, suspense, and love story all in one, I loved this book. I loved the southern setting, the characters, and the plot. I found it marred only by the scene where Joey is coaxing a confession from the real killer, which seemed implausible, given the ruthlessness of the true killer.

Joey Green returns to Beaufort, SC to give his mom a break and care for his father, Marshall Green, who is struggling with dementia. Although his short term memory is failing, his ability to remember events from the past is uncanny. After his mom leaves Joey in charge while she plays in a pickle ball tournament, Marshall begins to talk about an old friend named Tripp, and seems troubled by his memories.
Joey's neighbors and his mom are also trying to set him up with his neighbor's daughter - and he is attracted to her. One stormy night he leaves his dad unattended for a few hours and romances the daughter and a prominent businessman is murdered. Ironically, Marshall Green can't stand this family, and there is a gun in his tackle box.
A good beach read - everything ties up neatly in the end. Loved the setting.

A quick read for me. Set in Beauford South Carolina, a place that I have visited and love, I was thrilled to received an advanced galley to read, A family story of murder and mystery, what more is there to say. Will recommend to my fellow readers, especially those who love southern fiction.