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Sheriff Quinn Colson and his former deputy Lillie Virgil find themselves on opposite sides of a case for the first time after a woman is found dead and three delinquent teens go on the run.

Before he was an army ranger who came home to become Tibbehah County Sheriff and take down a corrupt system, Quinn Colson was a kid who got into trouble - a lot of it. So when juvenile delinquent TJ Byrd insists that she doesn’t know who killed her mother - an unreliable addict who has disappeared - Quinn’s inclined to believe her. But no one else does - not the town, not the sheriff in a neighboring county, not her mother’s older boyfriend, and certainly not Quinn’s friend and former deputy, US Marshal Lillie Virgil.

The Byrd family has always been trouble, and 16-year-old TJ is known for petty theft, fighting, and general hell-raising. She’s also no fool, and when she senses she’s about to take the fall for her mother’s murder, TJ, her boyfriend, her best friend, and her nine-year-old brother go on the run. As Lillie Virgil tracks the kids across a trail of burglaries, stolen cars, and even a kidnapping, intent on bringing TJ to justice, Quinn sets out to find the truth back in Tibbehah. Someone has gone to a lot of violent trouble to make TJ and her friends the logical target of the investigation. It’s easy, and who cares about a bunch of lawless kids?

As the bloody evidence against TJ piles up, Quinn knows someone truly evil is at work here - and that puts TJ and her friends in more danger than they can imagine.

In "The Heathens: A Quinn Colson Novel, Book 11," Ace Atkins once again delivers a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from the very first page. The protagonist, Quinn Colson, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the lives of those closest to him and the stability of his community.

The story begins as Colson's old mentor, retired Army Ranger John Quarrels, comes to him with a troubling request. Quarrels's daughter, Celia, has disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and he believes that she may have been abducted by a dangerous cult known as The Heathens. Colson reluctantly agrees to help, unaware of the dark forces he will soon be up against.

As Colson delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that The Heathens are not just a fringe group, but a well-organized and ruthless organization with deep roots in the local community. They are led by a charismatic and enigmatic figure known as The Prophet, who wields a powerful influence over his followers and will stop at nothing to further his sinister agenda.

As Colson gets closer to the truth, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. He soon realizes that he is not just fighting for Celia's life, but for the safety of everyone he holds dear. With time running out, Colson must use all of his skills and resources to stop The Heathens before it's too late.

"The Heathens" is a masterclass in suspense and intrigue, as Ace Atkins takes readers on a thrilling journey through a dark and dangerous world. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and relentless pacing, this novel will appeal to fans of crime fiction, thrillers, and anyone who loves a good story.