Fatal Fame

by Jack Hunt

A cold case unsolved for a decade. A true-crime podcast chasing answers. A killer who isn’t finished.

Ten years ago, beloved teacher Rebecca Hale and her teenage son were murdered in their Adirondack home. The case went cold, leaving the small town of High Peaks scarred and silent. Now, a popular true-crime podcast has arrived to dig into the mystery and force buried truths to the surface.

But when charismatic host Pierce Landry vanishes and his burned-out van is discovered deep in the wilderness, the investigation takes a deadly new turn.

BCI Investigator Noah Sutherland is reluctantly pulled in, but it’s his daughter Mia—eager to prove herself—who follows Pierce’s notes and the digital breadcrumbs he left behind. As whispers of cover-ups, jealous colleagues, and a missing stalker swirl, the Hale murders no longer feel like history. They feel unfinished.

And as Mia edges closer to the truth, she realizes some people in High Peaks will kill to keep the past buried.

Fatal Fame is the electrifying eighth book in the High Peaks Mystery Thriller series. These crime fiction novels are full of twists, thrills, and heart-stopping suspense. Perfect for fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Michael Connelly, Lisa Jackson, Sandra Brown, Dennis Lehane, C.J. Box, LJ Ross, Harlan Coben, and Craig Johnson.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2025

About the author

Jack Hunt is the international bestselling author of over seventy thriller novels. He's been ranked #1 in the Amazon charts in multiple thriller, mystery, crime, and science fiction genres. He's also been named a Kindle Unlimited All-Star. He's married with two children. Jack lives on the East coast of North America.

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Reviews

[Uma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating read!!!

This is a great book that deals with solving of crimes one of them a decade old thanks to the efforts of Mia, growing up process of Ethan and formation of new strong bonds of Noah with his children! It is a wonderful reading experience that keeps the reader engrossed from the first word to the last!.

Thank you for an amazing and delightful reading experience, Jack!!!

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a big fan of the High Peaks series and have read many other of Jack Hunt's series. But particularly like this series because I live in Saranac Lake where a lot of action takes place. Just to let other readers know Jack is very familiar with the area and knows his stuff Great Reads. I can't wait for the next one.

[Travis DiPalma · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐'s

mysterious, medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I enjoyed the book. I've said this numerous times in the reviews of this series, but I wish certain plot points would wrap up. 

Enough is enough. 

[patti hood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack Hunt Jack

This is the best series I have read in a long time the characters in the book the things that they do the things that they can't do they are persistent and I cannot wait to read this series

[Lana Mccall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

If you are a follower of Noah this is a must read. It kept me guessing all the way to the end. It has more twists and turns than a West Virgina mountain road.

[Mary Goodreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series. Can’t wait for the next one.

[Loreen Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

more twists

This is the next chapter of twists and turns of mystery in a small town. Can’t wait for what comes next