The Nail Knot

John Galligan

Sept 2011 · A Fly Fishing Mystery Book 1 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this eBook

The going has gotten tough, and Ned ''Dog'' Oglivie has gone fishing. Fly fishing. For trout. All across America. At least until his money runs out . . .

Driven by tragedy to turn his back on human society, the Dog is on a quest to fish himself into oblivion. And he's nearly made it. Playing the back highways of America in a wounded old RV . . . provisioned with a supply of peanut butter sandwiches, bad cigars, and vodka-Tang . . . armed with a loaded pistol (for when the money runs out) . . . the Dog is nearly at the end of his tether when he rolls into little Black Earth, Wisconsin, intending to fish the yellow sally stonefly hatch . . . and finds a body instead.

Who killed Jake Jacobs, fellow fly fisher and late-coming agitator who was trying to save Black Earth Creek? Why was Jacobs disfigured in such a peculiar way? Why does the Dog give a damn? Can he rekindle his faith and interest in humankind? By caring about the death of a stranger, can the Dog recover his own life? Can he untie The Nail Knot?

Ratings and reviews

The Nail Knot was a gripping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The plot was full of twists and turns, and I couldn't predict what would happen next. The characters were well-developed and believable, and the atmosphere was dark and atmospheric. If you're looking for a suspenseful and thought-provoking read, I highly recommend checking out The Nail Knot.

The Nail Knot was a gripping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The plot was full of twists and turns, and I couldn't predict what would happen next. The characters were well-developed and believable, and the atmosphere was dark and atmospheric. If you're looking for a suspenseful and thought-provoking read, I highly recommend checking out The Nail Knot.

The Nail Knot is a great book for anyone who loves a good mystery. It's full of twists and turns, and the characters are really interesting. I especially liked the way the author blended the murder mystery with the world of fly fishing. It's a really unique and enjoyable read.

About the author

John Galligan is the author of four Bad Axe County novels including, Bad Axe County, Dead Man Dancing, and Bad Moon Rising. He is also the author of the Fly Fishing Mystery series, The Nail Knot, The Blood Knot, The Clinch Knot, The Wind Knot, and the novel Red Sky, Red Dragonfly. He lives and teaches college writing in Madison, Wisconsin.