At the River (Columbia River, Book 5) By Kendra Elliot
In a gripping tale by a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, FBI Special Agent Mercy Kilpatrick and her husband, Police Chief Truman Daly, are thrust into a chilling investigation that resurfaces the mystery of three missing teens from twenty years ago. Two were found brutally bound and left for dead, while the third, Devin Bonner, survived with no recollection of the events.
When a true-crime podcaster is murdered in a manner mirroring the past case, Mercy and Truman are drawn back into the unsolved mystery. Devin's reemerging nightmares hint at buried memories, and his only confidant is Ollie Smith, Truman's ward, whose own quest for truth entangles him in a dangerous web.
As the body count rises and a trail of fresh blood leads them deeper into the past, Mercy and Truman race against time to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. But unlocking Devin's memories may unearth secrets too dark to confront.
With relentless suspense and masterful storytelling, the novel delves into the depths of trauma, resilience, and the haunting legacy of unresolved mysteries. As Mercy and Truman navigate a complex web of deceit and danger, they must confront their own demons and unearth the buried truths before they become the next victims.
In this heart-pounding thriller, secrets long buried come to light, and the shadows of the past cast a chilling shadow over the present. As Mercy and Truman race against time, they must unravel the tangled threads of the past before it's too late. 📚❤️