Middletide: A Novel by Sarah Crouch

In the gripping and intensely atmospheric debut, disquiet descends on the small Puget Sound town of Point Orchards after the suspicious death of Dr. Erin Landry. Her lifeless body is found hanging from a tree on the property of prodigal son and failed writer, Elijah Leith. Initially deemed a suicide by Sheriff Jim Godbout, the investigation takes a darker turn when it's revealed that the circumstances of Erin’s death mimic scenes from Elijah’s unpublished novel.

Elijah, now thirty-three, has returned to his empty childhood home, seeking refuge from his failed writing career. With no money and dwindling motivation, he immerses himself in restoring the dilapidated cabin his father left behind. He also yearns to rekindle his relationship with Nakita, the extraordinary girl from the nearby reservation whom he once betrayed but has never forgotten.

As the peaceful town erupts in suspicion and hostility towards Elijah, he finds himself in a desperate fight to prove his innocence. The real killer, cunning and close enough to frame him perfectly, lurks in the shadows, manipulating evidence and public perception.

This scintillating literary thriller delves deep into themes of love, loss, and revenge, drawing readers into a web of intrigue and suspense. Fans of "All Good People Here" and "Where the Crawdads Sing" will be captivated by the richly drawn characters and the hauntingly beautiful yet sinister setting of Point Orchards. Elijah must navigate a community turned against him and uncover the truth behind Erin’s death before he loses everything he holds dear. ❤️📚❤️