The remarkable third novel in the harrowing ("Associated Press"), killer ("Minneapolis Star Tribune") new series about the real Deep South from the "New York Times" bestselling author. A year after becoming sheriff, Quinn Colson is faced with the release of an infamous murderer from prison. Jamey Dixon comes back to Jericho preaching redemption, and some believe him; but for the victim s family, the only thought is revenge. Another group who doesn t believe him the men in prison from Dixon s last job, an armored car robbery. They re sure he s gone back to grab the hidden money, so they do the only thing they can: break out and head straight to Jericho themselves. Colson and his deputy, Lillie, know they ve got their work cut out for them. But they don t count on one more unwelcome visitor: a tornado that causes havoc just as events come to a head. Communications are down, the roads are impassable and the rule of law is just about to snap."