Hank Tanner went to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
Years later, Orson Kutter gets his first chance to revisit the case. One detail refuses to make sense, convincing him the truth was buried along with the original investigation. Kutter starts digging.
What he uncovers brings old secrets, hidden motives, and dangerous lies back to the surface.
Some witnesses are dead. Others have risen to power. And one woman connected to Hank’s conviction has nothing left to lose. She’s dying, and with death approaching, she’s finally ready to tell Kutter what she knows.
Hank knows why he took the fall. Kutter wants to know who he was protecting. Hank never asked Kutter to reopen the case. Kutter never asked for permission.
But as Kutter gets closer to the truth, Detective Tweed and Scarlett Voss realize the investigation has put them in danger, too.
Someone will do anything to keep the past buried. And Kutter is getting dangerously close to uncovering it.
Kay A. Oliver’s journey through Hollywood’s dazzling yet demanding world reignited her true passion for storytelling. Surviving breast cancer gave her renewed purpose: to celebrate women’s resilience, courage, and strength through unforgettable stories.
After more than 30 years in Hollywood, Kay A. Oliver traded scripts for novels, embracing the boundless creative freedom of fiction. Her debut, Disturbed Tombs, burst onto the literary scene, earning four prestigious awards and proving that women’s stories do sell. That success opened the door to a growing collection of award-winning novels that keep readers turning pages long into the night.
Now honored in Who’s Who in America 2024 and named Fiction Author of the Year 2025 by IAOTP, Oliver continues to craft tales that uplift and empower. Her stories explore triumph over adversity, celebrate authentic relationships, and reflect the wisdom gained from navigating a male-dominated industry.
Readers often share that her novels do not just entertain, they linger, resonating long after the last chapter. Each story is a testament to hope, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
If you love stories filled with heart and courage, discover her world at KayAOliver.com.