In the quiet town of Marlow, beloved teacher Claire Hastings is found murdered in the abandoned Wilson house, clutching a note with one haunting word: Felony. Detective Aaron Holt discovers she had been investigating corruption hidden within the town’s leadership, including her uncle, Mayor Calloway. As Holt unravels her trail, he uncovers secret bank records buried in an orchard and realizes half the town’s officials are complicit. Betrayed by Sheriff Daniels and hunted by his own, Holt risks everything to expose the truth. With state police intervention, Marlow’s leaders fall, but justice comes at a heartbreaking cost.
Agnes Willis is an author of heartfelt and engaging contemporary fiction. Her novels often delve into themes of love, second chances, and the complex bonds of family and friendship. She made her debut with the novel Silver and Gold and continues to explore the nuances of human relationships in her writing. Agnes lives with her family and draws inspiration from the small moments and big emotions of everyday life.View all by Agnes Willis
