The Bad Angel Brothers Theroux Paul (2023)

Cal and Frank Belanger have been enemies since childhood, and the small town of Littleford is not big enough for both brothers. Cal leaves for the worlds wild places, becoming a gifted geologist in search of gold and other precious minerals, while Frank builds a successful career as the towns lawyer, fixer and local hero. When Cal returns to his birthplace, newly wealthy and newly married, Frank offers him anything but a brotherly welcome. A series of betrayals and reprisals follows, culminating in the ultimate plan: murder. This dark, atmospheric novel explores adventure, jealousy, betrayal, vengeance and the true cost of family bonds.