The Reaping, Steinbeck and Reed Book 2 By Jess Lourey

Cold Case by is a gripping thriller that intertwines past traumas with a chilling present-day mystery. In the small town of Alku, Minnesota, a horrifying massacre in 1998 left a family of five dead, and the case went cold due to a lack of leads. Twenty-five years later, the case resurfaces with a disturbing twist: children from Alku are starting to disappear.

Forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck, who had hoped to leave his painful past behind, is pulled back into the investigation when a recent murder links to the old case. Accompanied by rogue BCA agent Van Reed, Harry faces the unsettling reality of the case as it grows increasingly complex. As the abductions continue, Harry and Van are plagued by the sensation of being watched, heightening the tension and danger of their quest for answers.

As they delve deeper into the case, the trail leads them to unsettling truths that intertwine with Harry’s own traumatic past. The investigation forces him to confront long-buried secrets, putting his career and personal life at risk. In a race against time, Harry must unravel the mystery before more lives are lost, even if it means facing his darkest fears and sacrificing everything he holds dear.

Cold Case is a heart-pounding novel from the Edgar Award–nominated author of Unspeakable Things, combining intricate forensic details with intense psychological suspense.