First published 2023
Detective Maria Castellano arrives in Minorca expecting a routine assignment. The small Balearic island seems peaceful, with its ancient stone walls and quiet harbors. But three locals have died under questionable circumstances in the past month. The official reports list natural causes, yet family members whisper about threats and strange visitors. Castellano discovers connections between the victims that the local police overlooked. Each death points to a decades-old secret that someone will kill to protect. As she digs deeper into the island's tight-knit community, Castellano realizes the killer knows her every move. The detective must choose between following procedure and trusting her instincts about who can be trusted on an island where everyone watches everyone else.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, secrets
Setting: Minorca, Balearic Islands
Period: contemporary
382 pages · Paperback · Outskirts Press