A haunting psychological suspense novel set in the Oregon wilderness. Hidden Beneath the Pines is a dark family drama about secrets, survival, and the cost of silence.
When Beauty Hides Darkness
All Families Have Secrets
Hidden Beneath the Pines took shape from a mix of my love for the Southern Oregon wilderness, my intrigue with the dark stories on Dateline, and the haunting experiences of a childhood friend.
Growing up, I had no idea my green-eyed friend endured unimaginable pain at home—her suffering unknown to everyone, even the adults who should have seen it. Years later, she shared her horrific story with me, revealing a world of hidden family terror that created deep, lasting scars. Her tale of pain and a desire for justice opened my eyes to damage buried within the walls of a family's home.
Set against the beautiful but isolating forests of Southern Oregon, Hidden Beneath the Pines is a journey into secrets, resilience, and suspense that will keep readers guessing until the final pages.
If You Think You Know the Truth… Think Again
When Matt Walker answers a late-night call from his estranged ex-wife, he doesn’t expect to find his old home swarming with police, or to be pulled into a violent crime he knows nothing about. Inside, his ex-wife, battered and sobbing, runs straight into his arms, stunning him and the detectives. Coincidence? Or something far more dangerous?
Hoping to shake the unsettling encounter, Matt returns home to his new life, his new wife, and the peaceful escape of their lakeside retreat. But the illusion shatters the next morning when a body washes up on shore, and once again, Matt is at the center of a crime he can’t explain.
Detective Mara Graley has spent years untangling lies, but something about this case doesn’t add up. Her gut tells her she’s missing something; but she believes Walker. Her rookie partner, brash and convinced of Walker's guilt, wants to take him down. As the investigation deepens, secrets unravel, past and present collide, and nothing is what it seems.
If you like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, prepare for a gripping psychological thriller with unexpected twists and a disturbing, clever ending that will leave you questioning everything.
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