The year is 2003. The setting is the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where Marvin Barnett is a 53-year-old federal agent. A dear friend, Abner Ladner, was just elected sheriff in a South Louisiana parish, and he wants Marvin to be his chief deputy. Marvin accepts, and retires from the Feds. Now Marvin is in a position to hunt all kinds of criminals.
January 1st begins the new life for Marvin and his wife. He quickly learns that local law enforcement is up close and personal with the public, because every problem is a local problem first. The Feds can pick and choose their battles and they do. All the leftovers belong to the sheriff's office.
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About the AuthorEarl Snort is the nom de plume of a retired law enforcement officer with more than 40-years' experience toting a badge and a gun. Before that, he served in the armed forces.He and his wife have been married more than 50 years. They have one son, also a career law enforcement officer, and two grandchildren.This is the author's ninth foray into the world of writing fiction. After a lifetime of writing non-fiction to document investigations of true crimes, he decided to try his hand in make believe.He hopes you enjoy this yarn and all the others.April 15, 2025