First published 2025
In the sleepy town of Willow Creek, a brutal murder shatters the community's tranquility. Detective Emma Frost, a recent transplant, must untangle a web of deceit and uncover the town's long-buried secrets to find the killer. As the investigation deepens, Emma realizes the victim was not who they seemed, and the list of suspects grows. With time running out and the killer still at large, Emma must confront her own demons and the town's twisted past to bring the murderer to justice before they strike again.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, secrets
Setting: Willow Creek
480 pages · Hardcover · Fleet
Content warnings: murder