Cold Heart Creek

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As dawn breaks, the last remnants of a campfire flicker through the mist, revealing a young couple, Valerie and Tyler Yates, found dead by a creek in Denton. Detective Josie Quinn arrives at the scene, grappling with the news of her dying abusive mother. She suspects foul play when a crudely carved pendant necklace is discovered lodged in Valerie’s throat. As the investigation unfolds, a third sleeping bag suggests an uninvited guest may have been present that night. Is this person a lucky escapee, a missing victim, or a suspect on the run? Locating them is crucial. The trail leads Josie to a secluded farmhouse in the woods, where a frightened girl with bandaged wrists holds vital information. Tragically, she is found dead the next day, choked with a matching necklace. With her mother’s life hanging by a thread, Josie faces an impossible choice as she races to decipher the pendant's meaning and apprehend the killer before another innocent life is lost. This gripping crime thriller keeps readers on the edge of their seats, appealing to fans of Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons, and Rachel Caine.