When the Wicked Rest

Felonies and misdemeanors are the cost of doing business for some.

Crime doesn’t pay in this collection of short stories set in Eastern Washington. Join an assortment of characters as they relearn the oldest rule about bad behavior.

A thief puts his hand in the wrong pocket and finds a horrible secret. A father and son reunite while transporting suspicious cargo. A junkie gets a golden opportunity and struggles to turn his life around. An employee discovers her betrayal doesn’t reap the rewards she had originally hoped. Two homicide detectives investigate the strange murder of a tow truck operator.

Revisit the 509 and see some of her citizens in ways you’ve never imagined.

When the Wicked Rest is the fourteenth book in the 509 Crime Stories, a series of novels set in Eastern Washington with revolving lead characters. If you like fascinating characters in difficult situations, grab this book today.

© 2025 High Speed Creative LLC (Audiobook): 9781961030442

Release date

Audiobook: 12 December 2025