Our dentists hand out floss like bribes. – Paperback

In the small town of Grayford, everybody knows everybody, secrets rarely stay buried, and the local dentists hand out dental floss like they’re buying loyalty one smile at a time. For forty-two-year-old Ethan Brooks, life is supposed to be simple: maintain the town’s water systems, provide for his family, and avoid unnecessary trouble. But when a routine dental appointment introduces him to a suspicious campaign supporting a massive commercial development, Ethan begins asking questions nobody seems eager to answer. What starts as an amusing encounter with free floss quickly unravels into a web of hidden financial interests, questionable land deals, and powerful community figures determined to reshape Grayford’s future.

As Ethan digs deeper, he discovers that the proposed development threatens more than the town’s familiar landscape. Forgotten drainage channels, disappearing wetlands, and warnings left behind by his late father reveal a troubling history of decisions made for convenience and profit. With his marriage, career, and reputation increasingly tested, Ethan must navigate political pressure, divided neighbors, and uncomfortable family truths. Along the way, an outspoken environmental specialist, a determined local reporter, and his inquisitive young daughter challenge everything he thought he understood about progress, responsibility, and the price of putting human desires above everything else.

Our dentists hand out floss like bribes. is a witty, emotionally engaging story blending small-town mystery, family drama, social commentary, and unexpected humor. Through one ordinary man’s extraordinary struggle to uncover the truth, this thought-provoking tale explores greed, loyalty, forgiveness, and the lasting consequences of the choices we make. Filled with relatable characters, surprising revelations, heartfelt moments, and sharp observations about everyday life, it reminds readers that not everything valuable comes with a price tag-and sometimes the smallest questions expose the biggest secrets.