Death Hampton by Walter Marks

Book 1 Introducing Detective Jericho. Burnt out after years of working violent cases in East Harlem, Jericho transfers to peaceful, posh East Hampton. But after the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy real estate developer, Jericho is caught in a web of intrigue and lies centering around Susannah Cascadden, the missing man’s beautiful wife.

Category: Suspense

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY —“Set on Long Island, Marks’s suspenseful second crime novel featuring Det. Sgt. Neil Jericho (after 2014’s Death Hampton) contains more than a few surprises. Still reeling from the breakup of his last serious relationship—with a woman he investigated who was suspected of murdering her husband for his millions—
Jericho must tackle a truly odd case. A severed foot has washed ashore from BlockIsland Sound, with only a partial tattoo and an unusual nail polish on its toes as clues to the owner’s identity. After the papers report the gruesome find, 16-year-old Aaron Platt takes advantage of the revelation to send the police a taunting letter further complicating the inquiry.
An attractive junior officer, Maria Salazar joins Jericho. Book 2 in the Jericho series.
Reader should be prepared for a shocking ending.