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The Murder of the Month Club
In the Dark of the Past
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Expected 11 Aug 26Some things are never truly buried.
Not the dead.
Not the truth.
And definitely not the past.
Nine years ago, River Bennett fled Maple Ridge with nothing but trauma and determination in her rearview mirror. Her father—once a respected cop—had been exposed as a corrupt officer, and rather than face the consequences, did something River has never been able to reconcile. The fallout destroyed everything: her trust, her stability, and the fragile connection she shared with Detective Finn Callahan.
Now, she’s back. Older, wiser, a psychologist with a practice to rebuild and a heart guarded like a fortress. What she doesn’t expect is to be pulled into the Murder of the Month Club—a group of amateur sleuths with a love for true crime, some impressive credentials, and a pretty decent track record for solving cold cases. Or to be working alongside Finn, the man whose actions shattered her world…and whose eyes still see far too much.
But when a decades-old disappearance leads to a powerful town figure with ties to both River’s and Finn’s families, the case becomes personal. As they dig deeper, unearthing long-buried secrets and town-wide corruption, the couple is forced to confront their shared past—and a dangerous present.
In Maple Ridge, the past isn’t done with them.
And this time, it just might win.
For readers of Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Colleen Coble — small-town secrets, second-chance romance, and a community that won't let the past stay buried.
Not the dead.
Not the truth.
And definitely not the past.
Nine years ago, River Bennett fled Maple Ridge with nothing but trauma and determination in her rearview mirror. Her father—once a respected cop—had been exposed as a corrupt officer, and rather than face the consequences, did something River has never been able to reconcile. The fallout destroyed everything: her trust, her stability, and the fragile connection she shared with Detective Finn Callahan.
Now, she’s back. Older, wiser, a psychologist with a practice to rebuild and a heart guarded like a fortress. What she doesn’t expect is to be pulled into the Murder of the Month Club—a group of amateur sleuths with a love for true crime, some impressive credentials, and a pretty decent track record for solving cold cases. Or to be working alongside Finn, the man whose actions shattered her world…and whose eyes still see far too much.
But when a decades-old disappearance leads to a powerful town figure with ties to both River’s and Finn’s families, the case becomes personal. As they dig deeper, unearthing long-buried secrets and town-wide corruption, the couple is forced to confront their shared past—and a dangerous present.
In Maple Ridge, the past isn’t done with them.
And this time, it just might win.
For readers of Gillian Flynn, Tana French, and Colleen Coble — small-town secrets, second-chance romance, and a community that won't let the past stay buried.
514 pages, ebook
Expected publication August 11, 2026
About the author
Rayvn Salvador
27 books211 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rayvn Salvador is a lifelong bibliophile who swapped an eighteen-year IT career for a life of storytelling. Known for her unique blend of romance, mystery, suspense, and a dash of darkness, Rayvn’s books are never your average love stories. They’re filled with twisty plots, irresistible swoony moments, and just the right touch of humor to keep things light, even when the stakes are high. She lives in Florida with her feline familiars and incredibly supportive beau—who hopes nobody ever needs to check her search history. Outside of writing, she’s a fan of sporting events, concerts, long walks in the woods, investigating haunted locales, and diving deep into true crime documentaries. If you’re looking for her, she’s likely currently hard at work on her next book to make your pulse race.
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I loved this book!!! This one definitely gave me a book hangover. It’s the perfect blend of mystery, romantic suspense, amazing characters and a plot that keeps you motivated to keep reading.
I loved this book!!! This one definitely gave me a book hangover. It’s the perfect blend of mystery, romantic suspense, amazing characters and a plot that keeps you motivated to keep reading.
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