The beach house

Jack Mullen is a law student whose life changes when his brother, Peter, is found dead on the shores of East Hampton. While local authorities and the wealthy elite attempt to dismiss the drowning as a tragic accident, Jack suspects foul play involving the high-society residents of the beachfront estates. He launches a private investigation, recruiting a small circle of friends to infiltrate the world of the ultra-rich. They uncover evidence of a predatory party culture and a conspiracy of silence designed to protect a prominent businessman from his own crimes.

Readers of legal thrillers and suspense fiction choose this title for its focus on class conflict and vigilante justice. It appeals to those who enjoy seeing a determined outsider dismantle a corrupt system from within. The reader walks away with a detailed look at the tension between the working-class locals and the summering upper class in the Hamptons. By the end, they see how legal expertise and persistent detective work can bypass a compromised police force to achieve retribution against those who believe they are above the law.