Strawman's hammock

the long version

"On a chilly October morning, Barrett "Bear" Raines finds himself on the campground of Linton Loyd, one of the richest men in Florida, watching Linton clean his latest catch. Barrett does not understand why he, an African-American detective for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, has been invited to the rich man's playground, but he soon discovers that Linton wants something from him; he wants Barrett to run for county sheriff, and Linton will help sponsor the campaign."--Jacket.