In quiet Maple Grove, Ohio, recently unemployed insurance agent Ryan Patterson inherits his late uncle’s black notebook—a record of an unsolved 1998 case involving a missing $2.4 million lottery winner. With his teenage daughter Sophie by his side, Ryan uncovers hidden evidence linking the disappearance to his own father’s suspicious death years earlier. Through river dives, reluctant confessions, and small-town secrets, father and daughter expose long-buried truths about greed, loyalty, and justice. In the end, the notebook closes not with riches, but with peace—and the knowledge that some mysteries are worth chasing, even decades later.
Diana Sandoval is an author with a passion for storytelling and creative exploration. With a fresh voice and unique perspective, she brings new energy to the literary scene. This debut marks the beginning of an exciting writing journey.View all by Diana Sandoval
