In the remote Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Summit Lake is upended by the brutal murder of Becca Eckersley, a promising law student and daughter of a powerful attorney. The narrative shifts between Becca’s final weeks and the present-day investigation led by Kelsey Castle, an investigative journalist recovering from her own recent trauma. As Kelsey examines the crime scene and interviews the tight-knit residents, she discovers that Becca’s pristine public image concealed a series of dangerous secrets and clandestine relationships. The mystery unfolds through forensic details and a timeline that reconstructs the victim's social circles and hidden motives.
This thriller serves readers attracted to cold case investigations and small-town gothic settings. It appeals to those who enjoy deconstructing an victim’s double life while following a protagonist who uses reporting skills to bypass bureaucratic police work. Readers finish the book with a complete picture of the psychological pressures facing high achievers and the specific technical steps involved in uncovering suppressed criminal evidence. It is designed for those who value a logical puzzle where every character in a secluded community remains a potential suspect until the final revelation.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
