The Girl Next Door

In "The Girl Next Door" by Brad Parks, veteran reporter Carter Ross stumbles upon the obituary of Nancy Marino, a hit-and-run victim, during his routine reading of the Eagle-Examiner. Intrigued by her story, he attends her wake to gather tributes, only to be drawn into a web of controversy when her sister suggests the accident may have been deliberate. As Carter digs deeper, he uncovers unexpected enemies surrounding Nancy, leading him into trouble with his editor and girlfriend, Tina. This installment blends humor and suspense as Carter tackles a story that becomes more complex at every turn.