In this volume of “The Ghost” series, machinations from the universe compel FBI Special Agent Nicholas Lee to return to his boyhood hometown, where he finds himself suddenly embroiled in an investigation of his father’s mysterious and disturbing death. Indiana State Trooper Ethan Lee’s demise, which occurred nearly a quarter of a century earlier, comprises a horrific narrative with varying details. However, the basics involve a crack whore, a shotgun blast to the chest, and a violent gang member imprisoned for the crime. Since the age of 10, Nick has lived under a cloud of shame surrounding this story. But his acute ghostly sensitivity to the impulses of the firmament compels him to seek the truth. Using both his FBI training and his paranormal skills, he delves into the facts, and a contrary version of the story begins to emerge. But his research also draws the attention of people who demand that the truth remain buried—and they are determined to stop this federal agent’s quest. Accompanying Nick is a former lover, Darcy Knight, the current Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Bureau, who is simultaneously engaged in her office’s efforts to destroy one of the most powerful mobs in the Midwest. The two old flames not only rekindle their relationship, but also discover a connection between SAC Knight’s target and Nick’s mission.

Nick also encounters a variety of other characters connected to the story—former trooper friends of his dad, crooked state police officers, a somewhat manic ex-news reporter turned podcaster, a missing giant, a bog body, a mad-genius medical examiner, and the ghost of his best friend. The result is an extraordinary and exciting conclusion that not only dramatically rewrites the past for Nick but also brings redemption to many of the participants in this history. Nick’s future also changes in ways he could never have imagined. “The Ghost Vol III Redeemer” is not only a paranormal thriller but also a compelling whodunit with a surprise ending.