People are sick and dying. Rumors are swirling. Some claim chemicals leaking from a manufacturing plant are causing the cancer that's crippling people on the poor side of Trenton City, Ohio. Yet nothing at the plant appears amiss.
The problem remains a mystery until reporter Jack Crittendon's long-time mechanic falls ill and he investigates. Soon Jack becomes engulfed in a smokescreen of lies, setups, greed, and scandal. The deeper he digs, the more toxic the corruption he uncovers.
As he faces off with the big-time players behind the scenes and tries to beat the clock before more people die, he realizes the chillingly unthinkablehe knows too much.
PRAISE FOR POISON TOWN
"With Poison Town, Creston Mapes has crafted quite the thrill ride. He explores the evils of corporate greed and exposes an even more menacing enemy lurking inside all of us. Warning: once you pick this book up, you will not want to put it down." Mark Lee, guitarist and founding member, Third Day
"A wild roller-coaster ride! I thoroughly enjoyed Poison Town." Francine Rivers, best-selling author
"Every time you think the tension can't be more intense, Creston Mapes ramps it up a notch. Be prepared to stay up late (and make sure the doors are locked) when you start reading Poison Town." **Robert Whitlow, best-selling author **
"Mapes has crafted a David versus Goliath tale that reaches toward Grisham greatness and will keep you turning pages long into the night." **Harry Kraus, best-selling author **
"*Poison Town *is another winner from Creston Mapes. I was on the edge of my seat and read it in one gulp. Highly recommended!" **Colleen Coble, best-selling author **
"Grab an oxygen tank...you'regoing to need it when you read PoisonTown. Intriguing and compellingan absolute must-read!" **Ronie Kendig, best-selling author **
"In Poison Town, Creston Mapes weaves conspiracy, corruption, and murder into a gripping tale about the damage done by justice delayed and forgiveness denied." Athol Dickson, best-selling author
"*Erin Brockovich *on steroids!" Elizabeth Musser, best-selling author
"I was quickly pulled into this story through the believable, quirky, and endearing cast of characters and their deadly situation...Be sure to put this on your Book Club reading list!" Nora St. Laurent, founder, The Book Club Network