From international bestselling author Carolyn Arnold comes a sinister police procedural that will have Detective Madison Knight facing the deadly consequences of living a lie.

A peaceful retreat. A brutal murder. Every secret has a price.

When therapist Sidney Callahan is found murdered in her home office, Detective Madison Knight is called to investigate. Sidney lived on a remote property that also served as a spiritual retreat, where she guided clients in exploring their pasts. With no signs of forced entry, Madison believes the killer wasn’t a stranger—but someone Sidney welcomed inside.

Madison soon discovers Sidney was writing a book inspired by the stories her clients had entrusted to her. Was someone willing to kill to keep a devastating secret hidden, or was Sidney concealing a secret of her own that caught up with her?

As Madison digs deeper, she uncovers several people who wanted Sidney dead—each with a motive to kill. But it’s only when the investigation exposes a long-buried secret that the pieces finally begin to fall into place. Can Madison uncover the truth before a ruthless killer silences anyone who gets too close?

Perfect for fans of relentless detectives, realistic police procedurals, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Readers who enjoy Patricia Gibney, Angela Marsons, and M. A. Comley will love this sinister crime thriller.

What readers are saying about Carolyn Arnold:

“This author is off the charts with suspense in every book, and this had it to spare.” — NetGalley review

“A perfect crime novel! Jam-packed with action and suspects. This is the perfect book for any crime lover!” — NetGalley review