The Man in the Meth Lab

Joe Court, Book 4

By: Chris Culver

Narrated by: Natalie Duke

Detective Mary Joe Court returns in the fourth novel in New York Times' best-selling author Chris Culver’s gripping Joe Court series.

The victim was shot multiple times by a .45-caliber pistol in the living room of a derelict home on the outskirts of St. Augustine county. The home has a meth lab in the bathroom and boxes full of camping supplies in the kitchen. A crib in the back bedroom holds wrinkled sheets and a tiny pacifier, but there’s no baby in the building.

When Detective Joe Court walks into the house for the first time, she already knows who the killer is: her department’s newest hire, Detective Reuben Terepocki. He claims he shot in self-defense, but Joe isn’t sure.

As she investigates, Joe uncovers a case far more deadly than she imagined. All her life, she’s tried to do the right thing no matter the cost to herself. Now, with an infant missing and a detective who clearly knows more than he lets on, doing the right thing won’t be enough.

If Joe can’t solve this case quickly, the man in the meth lab won’t be the only body St. Augustine has to bury.

The Man in the Meth Lab is a twisty thriller with great characters. If you're a fan of Michael Connelly, James Patterson, or John Sandford, check out Chris Culver's Joe Court series today!

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Good Read

Interesting and complex characters. Plenty of twists and turns. Plan to spend two or three hours at a time reading this series.

Joe's courage no matter what. who or where

I loved the ending, had a twist I hadn't thought of. this was my 5th Chris Culver book, starting next one tonight!!! best as on Facebook that brought me here!!

Suspenseful!!

Love Natalie and love Chris Culver’s writing style. Hoping the series goes to audio books!