Part of Kate Burkholder, book 4.5
First published 2013
Kate Burkholder and John Tomasetti arrive at a bed and breakfast outside Painters Mill for a vacation after wrapping up a tough case. The old house carries whispers of tragedy. Twenty years ago, Angela Blaine vanished without explanation. Searchers found only her bloodied clothing near the river. Locals spoke of troubles in her romantic life before she disappeared. Kate cannot ignore the cold case that haunts their retreat. She and John start digging into Angela's story, determined to uncover what really happened. Their investigation pulls them deeper into buried secrets that someone wanted to stay hidden. The truth about Angela Blaine proves more complex than the rumors suggested. Kate must balance her need for justice with the complications of a case that has festered for two decades.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cold-case, investigation
Setting: Painters Mill, Bed and Breakfast
Period: 20 Years Ago
62 pages · Kindle Edition · Minotaur Books