Abigail Lovett works at the Cutter’s Pass resort, a mountain town near the Appalachian Trail notorious for a string of unsolved disappearances. The community’s history of missing hikers creates a tense atmosphere that tests the loyalty of its permanent residents against the transience of its tourists. When Landon West vanishes, his brother arrives to investigate, discovering a hidden connection between the recent case and decades of cold files. Abigail uncovers physical evidence linking the resort’s elite inner circle to these events, forcing her to choose between the town that adopted her and the truth.
Readers who enjoy closed-circle mysteries and atmospheric thrillers gravitate toward this title. It appeals to those interested in how isolated communities protect their secrets and the psychological tension found in wilderness settings. The audience gains a detailed look at the mechanics of missing persons investigations in rugged terrain. By the conclusion, the reader understands the social dynamics of local insulation and the specific ways geography can be used to conceal criminal history.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
