Frozen Regret

di Neve Rallin (Autore)

Sonic Wave International Books, 2025

In the isolated, snow-bound town of Havenwood, winter is usually a time for quiet reflection and the festive bustle of the ski season. But this year, a different kind of chill has settled over the community—one born of fear and shrouded in white. Detective Claire Mallory, a woman who sought refuge from her past in the quiet anonymity of small-town policing, finds herself plunged into a case that will test her limits and thaw the deepest corners of her heart. The nightmare begins with the discovery of Eleanor Vance, a reclusive librarian, found half-buried in a snowdrift, a vibrant crimson scarf wrapped tightly around her neck. The scene is disturbingly pristine, hinting at a killer who is as methodical as the winter itself. As the snow continues to fall, claiming a second victim—the eccentric artist Marcus Thorne—and then a third—the beloved retired teacher Bobby Jenkins—the chilling pattern becomes undeniable: each victim strangled with their own distinctive scarf, leaving no struggle, no trace, only a pervasive sense of dread. Haunted by the escalating terror gripping Havenwood, Claire teams up with Dr. Ethan Thorne, the town's newest forensic psychologist. Ethan is an enigma—calm, insightful, and possessing a startlingly analytical mind that offers chilling glimpses into the twisted logic of a criminal. As they work late into the frigid nights, dissecting clues and brainstorming theories, an unexpected connection sparks between them. Their professional collaboration slowly, imperceptibly, ignites into a slow-burn romance, a fragile warmth blossoming amidst the escalating danger. But the killer remains elusive, a phantom hiding in plain sight. With each new victim, the pressure mounts, and Claire feels the weight of Havenwood's desperate hope. The key to unlocking the mystery lies not in the victims' present lives, but in a decade-old tragedy that still casts a long shadow over the town: the death of Ethan's younger sister, Lily Thorne, during a devastating blizzard ten years prior. As Claire and Ethan delve into the past, they uncover a shocking truth: the victims were all connected to the emergency response during that fateful blizzard, representing parts of a system that, in the killer's eyes, failed Lily. The killer isn't seeking revenge; they are acting out a profound, frozen regret, a bitter resentment that has festered for years. The investigation culminates in a surprising and devastating twist that ties directly to Ethan's own family, forcing him and Claire to confront the insidious nature of unresolved grief. Can they stop the killer before Havenwood is consumed by its own chilling past? And can their burgeoning love survive the shattering revelations and the enduring scars of a winter defined by loss and regret? "Frozen Regret" is a gripping tale of suspense, emotional depth, and the redemptive power of connection. It's a story where the pursuit of a killer leads to the unraveling of a town's hidden pain and the thawing of two hearts caught in the storm.

• Autore: Neve Rallin
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Sonic Wave International Books
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798231453290

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