Detective Ellie Reeves - 6: Hidden Bones

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In the small town of Crooked Creek, nineteen-year-old Mandy's Spring Break takes a dark turn when she falls into a pit and discovers a pile of perfect white bones. Detective Ellie Reeves rushes to the scene at an abandoned orphanage, where she uncovers human remains that have been hidden for thirty years since the home for children closed. The thought that these bones might belong to helpless orphans weighs heavily on her. As Ellie delves into the case, she finds the orphanage's files have been stolen, indicating someone is trying to erase the past. Interviewing the locals reveals that nearly everyone connected to the orphanage has vanished. The situation escalates when a woman is found dead, marked with a strange symbol, and Ellie realizes the victim once worked at the orphanage. A twisted killer is intent on keeping the truth buried. Determined to solve the decades-old mystery, Ellie follows leads that connect the symbol to a controversial local business. As she inches closer to uncovering the secrets, she must race against time to prevent another murder and ensure her own survival. This gripping crime-thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seats!