The 26th book in the multi-million-selling John Milton series. John Milton was just passing through. But when a chance glimpse of an old friend drags him off course, he finds himself in Clearwater Springs—a forgotten town poisoned by corporate greed and held hostage by fear. Caterina Moreno was supposed to disappear. Years ago, Milton risked everything to help her escape a cartel death sentence. Now she’s resurfaced under a new name, fighting a different kind of war. As a law student and community advocate, she’s taking on the powerful fracking company that’s been making people sick and silencing anyone who dares speak out. Milton offers protection from the shadows. But danger is circling. The deeper Caterina digs, the more violent the pushback becomes—and far beyond the reach of corporate lawyers, someone else is watching. Someone sent to finish what was started years ago. To save a woman who refuses to run, Milton will have to face a threat that’s been stalking her for years—and make a stand in a town where justice has long since been buried. This book will be released at the end of 2025. Note - Clearwater is a working title, and will likely be changed before the book is released.