Chapters 1-3 Summary

THE QUIET GAME by Greg Iles is a novel revolving around attorney and author Penn Cage and his hometown of Natchez, Mississippi. Cage returns home with his daughter after the death of his wife to the home of his parents to rebuild their lives. Arriving in the sleepy town, Cage discovers blackmail and a murder from decades ago, tearing up the lives of those for whom he cares.

In chapter one, Penn Cage decides to return to his hometown and his parents in order to rebuild a life for himself and his daughter. Annie has been unhappy since the death of her mother Sarah, seven months ago. Calling home, Penn's father and mother are thrilled that he is returning to Natchez. When speaking to his mother Peggy, Penn senses that something is wrong but his mother will not elaborate. Knowing he...