Mary Stone crafts compelling thrillers featuring strong heroines who are more than capable of handling themselves against any adversary. Her narrative style is characterized by intricate plotting and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Stone delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the psychology of her characters, creating immersive and chilling stories. She invites readers to explore her worlds, where danger lurks in surprising places and courage always prevails.
Set in the 1940s, the narrative challenges the societal norms that dictate children's silence. The story unfolds as young voices emerge, breaking the constraints of their era. It explores themes of rebellion, growth, and the power of expression, highlighting the transformative impact of children stepping into the spotlight and claiming their agency.
The graves are small, but they hide a big secret. When The Preacher targets her family for his last kill, Winter Black is the only survivor. After recovering from the brain injury she received that brutal night, Winter single-mindedly pursues a career as an FBI agent, but not even her unexplainable talents, discovered after her coma, can prepare her for her first case. After human remains are discovered in the woods, someone will go to lethal lengths to keep an old mystery buried. Special Agent Black is pulled into an investigation that hits too close to home. In the town where her parents were murdered, Winter needs to find one killer...while being stalked by the shadow of another. Welcome to book one of Mary Stone’s debut crime fiction series. If you love a page-turning thriller with mind churning mystery, unexpected villains, and riveting suspense, Winter’s Mourn will keep you guessing until the end. Grab your copy of Winter’s Mourn to uncover the secrets that were supposed to remain hidden forever.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains faithful to the original.