A Driftless Farewell

In A Driftless Farewell, the gripping final installment of Jerry McGinley's Pat Donegal/Shea Sommers Mystery series, the stakes are higher than ever. Shea Sommers, still recovering from injuries sustained in a harrowing Madison investigation, receives a desperate call from Deputy Zach Layman of Kickapoo County. The sheriff and a fellow deputy have vanished-suspected victims of a ruthless drug cartel operating in the driftless region of southwestern Wisconsin. Despite being confined to crutches and a neck brace, Shea springs into action, enlisting the help of her trusted ally, Radovan Hawks. Together, they plunge into a perilous rescue mission that tests their limits and forces Shea to confront the darkest corners of her past. As the duo battles brutal traffickers and navigates treacherous terrain, Hawks is unexpectedly drawn into an international crisis, leaving Shea to face her most formidable challenge alone. McGinley masterfully blends suspense, emotional depth, and regional grit in this heart-pounding conclusion. With vivid landscapes and relentless pacing, A Driftless Farewell delivers a powerful farewell to a beloved heroine and a series that has captivated readers across seven thrilling volumes.