Courtney Gray’s family vacation in a secluded coastal town ends abruptly when local police discover two of her relatives murdered. The tragedy escalates as a third family member vanishes without a trace, leaving Courtney to navigate a police investigation that unearths decades of hidden grievances. As she reconstructs her family’s movements, she identifies discrepancies in the town’s official narrative, revealing a long-standing history of local cover-ups and personal vendettas that date back several generations within her own bloodline.
Fans of psychological suspense read this for the intricate puzzle of identifying a killer hidden in plain sight. Readers interested in domestic friction and small-town secrets will find a detailed study of how isolation protects criminal behavior. The book provides a technical look at how historical trauma influences current police procedures. Readers walk away with a better understanding of the psychological mechanisms used to maintain family illusions during a crisis.
- Published
- 2026
- Publisher
- Park Row
- ISBN
- 9780778387992
- Language
- EN
