{"product_id":"useful-stigma-a-mac-burns-novel-9798822978010","title":"Useful Stigma: a Mac Burns novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a small South Carolina town, a retired detective is pulled back into a world of crime when a missing person's case leads him to a dangerous Harvard grad. As he confronts Charlotte Temperance, he must protect his friends and face the darkness he thought he left behind.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMac Burns, once a big-city detective in Atlanta, believed he had escaped the shadows of his former life. However, retirement proves to be anything but peaceful. His neighbor Percy, a disbarred attorney with a checkered past, seeks Mac's help to locate the missing daughter of a powerful senator. What begins as a straightforward case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of deception, orchestrated by Charlotte, a Harvard graduate with a ruthless agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Mac delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a chilling connection between Charlotte and the criminal activity he thought he had left behind. With the stakes rising, Mac is forced to \u003cstrong\u003enavigate \u003c\/strong\u003ea treacherous landscape filled with danger. The lives of his friends, including the spirited Shelby and the enigmatic \u003cstrong\u003ePercy\u003c\/strong\u003e, hang in the balance as he races against time to solve the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with a gun for the first time since his retirement, Mac grapples with the weight of his choices and the haunting memories of his past. In this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, Mac must summon every ounce of his detective skills to outsmart a cunning adversary and protect those he holds dear. Will he succeed, or will the darkness consume him?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePerkins, Phil:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Phil Perkins is a writer, musician, and business executive known for his engaging Mac Burns mystery novels and several business books. He has contributed to regional magazines in the eastern U.S. for many years. Outside of writing, Phil enjoys playing classic rock and blues on one of his four drum sets with his band, Libra Sun. He has a deep affection for the lowcountry of South Carolina, particularly Hilton Head Island. Phil resides in Richmond, Virginia, with his wife Sandi and their two dogs, Skippy and Jeter, where he continues to pursue his passions.","brand":"Palmetto Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51676131295506,"sku":"9798822978010","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8fb438fc-99a2-40c1-ad3d-dfaa872fd6b5.jpg?v=1761044930","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/useful-stigma-a-mac-burns-novel-9798822978010","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}