A small town where no one asks too many questions—John Dormeier liked the town of Dansing, South Dakota after one hunting trip there. It has everything he needs: lots of land for sale, people ready to trust his casino project because of his celebrity reputation, and a means to escape the relentless eyes of the press.As a retired NBA player, John wants some time out of the spotlight. Especially for what he plans to do next…—is the place to commit the perfect crime.Stan Martin isn’t great at staying sober, but he’s good enough at hiding the worst side of himself to remain employed as a reporter at the local radio station. That’s why he’s sure John is selling empty promises to Dansing’s citizens: he knows the masks people wear. Dormeier’s proposal to build a casino in the middle of a dying town stinks to high heaven, even if Stan can’t prove it yet. But as he uncovers the secrets behind the former basketball star’s grand schemes, he comes face-to-face with scandal, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder.