Part of The Rev. Clare Fergusson & Russ Van Alstyne Mysteries, book 2
First published 2004
Reverend Clare Fergusson thought she had found peace in Millers Kill, a quiet town in upstate New York. The Episcopal priest and former Army Air Force helicopter pilot had already proven herself capable of handling unexpected troubles in her new parish. Now she faces another deadly crisis that tests her resolve and her partnership with police chief Russ Van Alstyne. The two friends continue to resist the growing attraction between them while working together to solve the case. Their investigation reveals that small towns can harbor as much darkness and evil as any big city. Clare must draw on both her military training and her faith as she confronts violence that threatens to shatter the community's sense of safety. The case forces her to navigate the complex relationships and hidden secrets that simmer beneath Millers Kill's peaceful surface.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Millers Kill, New York
Period: Contemporary
400 pages · Kindle Edition · Minotaur Books
Content warnings: violence