For thirteen years, Carla Dressler has been running from tragedy. Her only real bond is with her grandmother, Ann, who lives on Marco Island, Florida. But days after sending a cheerful letter, Ann dies by suicide, leaving behind a garbled voicemail and a cryptic warning about a mysterious friend.

Carla heads south in search of answers, only to find herself in a place with more secrets than sunshine. Her quest to uncover Ann's hidden connection draws her into danger and forces her to question how well she really knew her grandmother.

Meanwhile, Mike Wayne, a weary cop obsessed with the unsolved murder of a teenage girl he once knew, refuses to let the case die, even as his chief demands it disappear. When Mike's path collides with Carla's, their connection is immediate and intense. But as he secretly links the girl's death to Ann, the truth threatens both Carla's safety and their fragile bond, unaware that danger is already following Carla home.

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• Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseMystery
• Literature & Fiction

• Publication Date: October 11, 2025
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• Print Length: 442 Pages
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