Scapegoat

Patrick Flint meets The River Wild in this heart-pounding 1970s Wyoming thriller from USA Today bestselling author Pamela Fagan Hutchins.

A family river trip meant for fishing, hiking, and adventure turns deadly when a gang of outlaws targets the Flints-and Patrick's son lies critically injured.

Patrick Flint planned the perfect wilderness escape: a week on the Tukudika River with his family, exploring the Bridger-Teton National Forest, observing big horn sheep, and retracing the lands of the Mountain Shoshone. But the adventure starts badly-a dead body floats past before they even leave camp. Things spiral out of control: teenagers go missing, a young cousin is lost in the forest, Perry sustains a severe head injury, and the family patriarch lags behind.

When a shortcut to safety puts Patrick's brother in the crosshairs of ruthless criminals, the Flints must navigate treacherous rapids, unpredictable weather, and family tensions while racing against time to survive. Every decision could be the difference between life and death.

"A roller-coaster ride from the first page to the last!"

Scapegoat is the fourth installment in the Patrick Flint series, a thrilling spin-off from the What Doesn't Kill You super series. Available in digital, print, and audiobook.

Fans of C.J. Box and Craig Johnson will love Hutchins' pulse-pounding Wyoming adventures, packed with suspense, family drama, and breathtaking landscapes.

Reader Praise:

• "A Bob Ross painting with Alfred Hitchcock hidden among the trees."
• "Edge-of-your-seat nail biter."
• "Unexpected twists!"
• "Full of action, suspense, and heart. I was scared, mad, and relieved all at once!"
• "Absolutely unputdownable."

Buy Scapegoat today for a white-knuckle adventure in the wilds of Wyoming.