The Trouble With Maple Falls

by Mira Francis

Newly married and full of optimism, Olivia and Alex Anderson move to the affluent lakeside suburb of Maple Falls, Ohio, drawn to its quiet streets and picture-perfect charm. But for Olivia, a deep sense of loneliness quickly takes hold. Her attempts to navigate the town's social hierarchy fall flat, making her feel more disconnected and uncertain about her place in the world. When the murder of a prominent member of the community shatters Maple Falls' carefully curated facade, Olivia unexpectedly finds herself at the heart of the chaos. As she searches for connection in a town that hides its secrets behind a perfect exterior, she begins to uncover unsetlling everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide. Olivia must decide not only whom she can trust, but who she is willing to become to survive... and what she will do when she finally learns the truth.

335 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2026

Reviews

[Vivienne Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this author from Instagram of all places and was very intrigued by the cover. After reading the book summary, I was interested enough to order it. I had very low expectations considering I have never heard of this author before. I started the book in the airport waiting for my cross-country flight and wow, was I surprised! I booked a red-eye hoping to sleep, but the drama of Maple Falls kept me awake the entire duration of the flight! I don't want to ruin with spoilers so I will keep it simple. This book was an easy read, but soooooo entertaining. Funny in all the right places and dramatic when it needs to be. Great character development, dark and twisted. The ending caught me off guard in the best way. Loved the poem at the end and the subtle nod at the title. Mira Francis, I have no idea who you are, but if you read this review, please write book #2 because I need to know more about Maple Falls!

[Ashley Constant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the thrill of this book! Not gonna lie it gave me the anxiety feels but in a good way…. With the anticipation of finding out the answers. There was a little “nugget” that gave me suspicion to the ending but I still never knew for sure. If Mira Frances plans to give us more about Maple 🍁 Falls…. I’m here for it!

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really convoluted. Lots of characters to keep track of - all of them horrible people.

[Mommyrox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fun read! I will definitely be following this up and coming author! Can't wait to see what she creates next. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Roxanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Trouble With Maple Falls was a surprisingly strong read for
me, especially considering I’m usually a little harder to impress
when it comes to mystery and suspense. The beginning is a little
slower, but once the story gets going, I never felt like there
were unnecessary moments. The ending also left me wanting
more without feeling like a true cliffhanger. The story feels
complete in a way, but there’s definitely room for what’s next.

A very promising read, and an author I’d definitely be curious
to read more from.