When a good man with a troubled past perishes in a fire, only Leah Nash can unravel the tangled mystery behind his death.
In the quiet town of Himmel, the sudden blaze that engulfs the local library is only the beginning. Among the smoldering ashes, a lifeless body is found—it's Luke Granger, a hardworking young man striving to escape his family's criminal past. His tragic death shocks the community, and although she is initially hesitant, intrepid journalist Leah can't help but investigate.
As Leah delves into the case, she untangles a twisted web of lies, deceit, and dark secrets that threaten to destroy the reputations of the town's most affluent citizens. Luke's death is just the tip of the iceberg in a chilling tale of greed, love, and thwarted ambition. As she races against time to uncover the truth, Leah finds herself caught in a perilous game where one wrong move could be her last.
Can Leah expose the hidden truth before it's too late, or will she become the next victim in a dangerous game of cat and mouse?
Susan Hunter is a happy introvert who lives with her husband Gary, an extreme extrovert, in rural Michigan.
She spent some years as a reporter and then as the managing editor of a small daily newspaper. From there Susan went on to work at a university in publications and marketing where she honed her skills at appearing engaged in academic meetings, while internally composing her grocery list. She also taught a few classes as well—in English composition, that is, not in faking your way through meetings.
In addition to writing the Leah Nash series, Susan enjoys reading other people’s writing, watching classic films, occasional walks and snarky conversation with old friends and family, eating chocolate chip cookies, and answering emails from her readers. Visit her website, susanhunterauthor.com
Another outstanding addition to the Leah Nash collection. Still reeling from the death of her friend and business partner, struggling to keep her beloved Himmel Times afloat and come up with a plot for her second work of fiction, as well as give her relationship with Coop the attention it deserves, she and the whole town are shocked by the murder of one of their younger residents. Asked by his mother to find out who killed him Leah uncovers a scandal that involves some of Himmel’s highest profile residents.
As always Susan Hunter portrays small town Wisconsin wonderfully, making it a dream location if it would just warm up a bit! There is also some attention given to the current argument in America that seeks to ban self proclaimed “unsuitable for children” books from school and public libraries.
If you’ve followed Leah’s journey you will not be disappointed with this latest instalment.