And then Philip Mackey shows up. Traversthe owner of a private investigation firm with his business partner, Wally Karpinskidoes not know much about Mackey except that he was a reasonably competent soldier who once saved his life. But it is not long before Mackeys appearance and his revelations force Travers to confront his demons and question long-held truths. With the help of Karpinski and an eclectic group of associates, Travers embarks on a journey into the past where he must delve into humanity at its worst.
In this fast-paced thriller, the excruciating consequences of war erupt after thirty years, bringing violence, vengeance, and redemption to a Vietnam vet who must fight through the pain in order to find the inner peace he so desperately needs.
C. Carl Roberts is a professor at a major medical school on the West Coast. Abreaction is his third Travers and Karpinski novel.