The chilling discovery of a body buried deep in the woods sends shockwaves through the small town of Eagle’s Nest. For Mercy Kilpatrick, a determined FBI agent with a past steeped in loss, the stakes are personal. As she delves into the investigation, she is confronted not only with the haunting echoes of her own trauma but also with the intricate web of secrets that binds her community. Compelled to uncover the truth, Mercy grapples with her sense of loyalty and the painful memories that resurface at every turn. The townspeople, cloaked in a facade of normalcy, hold tightly to their own truths—some more merciful than others. Each revelation pulls Mercy deeper into a murky past, where the line between right and wrong blurs, challenging her beliefs about justice and redemption. The tension intensifies as Mercy finds an unexpected ally in a local sheriff, whose strong sense of duty complicates her mission. Their growing partnership reveals not only the darkness that lurks within the town, but also the light that can sometimes flicker in the most unlikely places. As the chilling mystery unfolds, the echoes of betrayal and trust weave through the narrative, forcing Mercy to confront her own vulnerabilities and the very definition of mercy. Will she be able to navigate the treacherous waters of her investigation without losing herself in the process? In a place where everyone wears a mask, discovering who is worthy of trust may be the ultimate test. With a pulse-pounding plot and richly developed characters, this gripping tale explores themes of love, loss, and the quest for truth in a world where mercy can often be the hardest truth of all.
Number of pages:
320