Beyond the Bridge

by Martin Singer

A town lost in time. A death that doesn’t add up. A sheriff who won’t let go.
After fleeing Houston’s corruption, Sheriff Miles Johnson finds peace in Ashville, until a violent robbery leads him to Chesterville, a town where criminals surrender without a fight and secrets run deep. When his son dies in a suspicious accident during a restoration project, Miles suspects foul play.
Melody Turnhill, the town’s enigmatic resident, may hold the key, but she’s not talking. As Miles digs into Chesterville’s past, he uncovers guarded librarians, shifting alliances, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. Grief drives him to the edge, and justice may demand more than he’s willing to give.
A gripping mystery of loss, obsession, and the strange power of a town that protects its own.

391 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2025

About the author

I was born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Edmonds. Studied accounting in college and returned later to complete a degree in computer science. I am retired, recently deciding to write my first novel, Gravity Gone. Based on a repetitive dream this journey of discovery of the art of writing began. It has taken five years to write, edit, rewrite, and edit some more, but I finally put a stamp of approval to publish. I hope those that read it are able to enjoy it. Stay tuned for a second in the Gravity Gone series coming soon.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping mystery that pulls you into Chesterville, a town shrouded in secrets and strange loyalties. Sheriff Miles Johnson’s pursuit of truth after a personal tragedy is both haunting and relentless, and the town’s hidden past keeps you guessing at every turn. A compelling story of loss, obsession, and justice that lingers long after the last page.