Secrets We Keep

by Kori Angiel

When Oliver Harris' death is ruled a suicide, Vanessa Harris puts her life on hold to prove her brother did not kill himself. Enlisting the help of Sergeant Christopher Kain, she will stop at nothing to bring Ollie's true killer to justice. But after being kidnapped and tortured by a man who thinks she’s a literal angel, her reality is shifting at a rate she can’t control. When chilling discoveries shed light on Ollie’s double life, she’ll have two options: do what’s right or leave everyone and everything she’s ever known behind. For good.

Hundreds of DNA samples were lost when Monument Labs mysteriously burned down. The even stranger part? DNA profiles are beginning to disappear from CODIS. Kain knows he’ll need to act fast to prove Oliver Harris was the Jackson Six Killer and the Highway Slasher—and he plans to use Vanessa to do it. Ultimately, his decision will lead him down a path with more than he bargained for. In the end, he’ll be forced to decide: was the price for the truth too high a cost? Were their lives worth it? Maybe some secrets really should be taken to the grave...

208 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2024

About the author

Kori Angiel, nee Bates, lives in Texas. When she is not writing or crocheting like no ones business, she is learning new techniques to bake bread, spending time with her dog, working her day job, or enjoying the simple things in life. She still believes in magic and tries to see the good in most situations. She has a partner she loves dearly and close friends she cherishes.

Reviews

[Rebecca Gardner Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in 7 hours! I literally could not put it down! There's not a lot I can say without possibly spoiling it, but I will say this it definitely kept me on my toes. I thought I had figured out what was happening early on, but I was nowhere close. It was beautifully written and I enjoyed that each chapter was a different point of view. Hands down one of the best books I've read in a while!

[Rhiannon Cheyenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in pretty much one day and it is so good. There were so many plot twists and secrets, that kept me on my toes guessing. The story was so engaging and interesting. The characters, especially Vanessa and Kaine, were flawed and intriguing and just leaves you wanting to learn so much more about them. I would love to see more books from this author. I highly recommend everyone read this book, for those wanting a mystery or a thriller.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Out of 5 Stars ⭐️

Genre/Tropes ✨ thriller, mystery, murder mystery, horror, secrets

[Jordan Claybourn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. I finished it a few days ago, and it's taken me this long to gather my words about what I want to say about this book.

This book is so unlike anything I've read before. The twists and turns in this book twist and turn. The premise of the book is so interesting and unique. It's really a who did it murder mystery situation with a twist.

A bit about it: Vanessa is trying to prove her brother didn't unalive himself, and she tries to get Detective Kain to help her. Meanwhile, Detective Kain is trying to use her to prove that her brother is a notorious serial killer.