The Gentlemen's Hour by Don Winslow

In this gripping crime novel, private investigator Boone Daniels navigates the sun-soaked yet shadowy world of San Diego's surfing community. As he delves into a murder case involving a fellow surfer, Boone finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and moral ambiguity. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the "Gentlemen's Hour," a time when seasoned surfers reclaim the waves, and Boone must confront his own loyalties and ethics while unraveling the truth behind the crime.