Karen Katchur is an award-winning author celebrated for her suspenseful novels. Her background in Criminal Justice and Education provides a unique lens through which she crafts intricate plots.
In a tense standoff, three desperate individuals become ensnared in a remote cabin after a kidnapping attempt fails. With a baby and a bag of money at stake, their conflicting motivations and moral dilemmas unfold, leading to unpredictable consequences. As they navigate their precarious situation, themes of desperation, survival, and the complexities of human nature emerge, challenging their loyalties and revealing hidden truths.
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Buried bones of the past rise to the surface in this chilling mystery from the bestselling author of River Bodies. When the long-buried bones of a man turn up in the middle of December, Pennsylvania homicide detective Parker Reed knows he's in for a cold case. Trisha and her friends were teenagers when Trisha's stepdad went missing. Now, thirty years later, his remains have been found in the mountains. The women have always known there was more to his disappearance than meets the eye, and they must confront their grim past. Secrets can stay secret a long time in the lonely Appalachian foothills--but not forever. When Parker and his partner identify the remains, their investigation leads them to Trisha's childhood home. But the deeper Parker digs into the crime, the more he realizes that the truth isn't always simple. In fact, it's so complicated that even Trisha and her friends don't fully understand what really happened in those cold woods.
Returning home to Portland, Pennsylvania care for her ailing father, the former police chief, Becca Kingsley is drawn into a murder investigation that is linked to a twenty-year-old cold case and that causes her to start questioning all her past relationships as dark secrets come to light.
The story revolves around a deep family bond tested by a hidden secret between sisters. As they navigate their complex relationship, the revelation of this secret challenges their trust and forces them to confront their past. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggles of sisterhood are explored, leading to a poignant journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. The narrative delves into the emotional intricacies of their lives, highlighting how love can both unite and divide.