On Silent Lake (Marley Madison Short Mysteries #1)

She came to escape her past.
What she found could destroy her future.

Still reeling from the death of her husband—an officer killed in the line of duty—former San Francisco detective Marley Madison follows his dream, not hers, and retreats to the small, secluded town of Reluctance, Oregon. Nestled beside the still waters of Silent Lake, her rustic cabin promises solitude, healing... and maybe even peace.

But peace is short-lived.

When Marley nearly hits a stray dog on her drive in, it feels like a small-town quirk. When that same dog leads her to a body in an abandoned campsite deep in the woods, it becomes something far more sinister.

Marley must rely on her instincts, her training, and the grief that won’t let her let go. What happened at Silent Lake—and why—may be more connected to Marley’s life than she ever expected.

Taut, atmospheric, and laced with emotional depth, On Silent Lake marks the beginning of a suspenseful mystery series filled with secrets, loss, and the courage it takes to uncover the truth.