Before cell phones. Before DNA. Justice was personal. In early 1990s New Orleans and rural Mississippi, Matt Ferguson is drawn into a brutal Mafia war over control of a vital river crossing. Torn between honor, family loyalty, and personal ambition, he must navigate deadly alliances while protecting the ones he loves. His wife, Julia, hopes to repair their marriage, but her involvement with the Las Vegas mob family's enforcer sets off a chain of betrayal. Matt's former fiancée, Rachel Carr, resurfaces, stirring old wounds and fueling deadly consequences. Set against the rich backdrop of New Orleans and the rural South, River Crossing brings the culture, food, and beauty of the region to life while weaving a tense tale of crime, romance, and moral conflict. Why readers love this book: Gritty Southern Mafia intrigue Complex characters navigating love, loyalty, and betrayal Authentic 1990s New Orleans and Mississippi setting Fans of James Lee Burke, Dennis Lehane, and Elmore Leonard will be captivated A standalone crime-adventure novel with romance, tension, and moral challenges that will grip readers from the first page to the last.