The Fifth Device

"Richly characterized and well researched. Passionately written. Grisham-like style." BlueInk Review "Poetic and enthralling. Intelligent and well written." SPR A bucolic coastal California town without a tax base is presented an offer to bottle the town's water. Mayor Roger Trent wants more study, but the town overrides his hesitancy and accepts the offer. With dollar signs in their eyes, citizens cannot foresee the devastating consequences. Many locals soon see their lives spinning out of control. Filled with realism, sex, murder, and suspense, The Fifth Device turns on the wiles of corrupt greed merchants using insidious devices to corral unimaginable wealth. Meanwhile, a prophet helps locals discover innovative devices to fight back. Who will prevail?