From Jane Harper comes a haunting, atmospheric mystery set in a small coastal town—where the past refuses to stay buried.

Kieran Elliott’s life changed forever after a devastating storm years ago claimed lives close to him and left his town shattered. Wracked with guilt, he’s spent years trying to move on.

Now, returning home with his partner and baby, he hopes to finally make peace with the past.

But when a young woman is found dead on the beach, old wounds are torn open. As the investigation unfolds, long-held secrets begin to surface—linking the present tragedy to the events of that fateful storm.

In a community shaped by loss and silence, the truth is complicated… and not everyone wants it to come out.

Moody, emotional, and richly atmospheric, this novel explores grief, memory, and the lasting impact of a single moment.

✨ Genre: Crime / Mystery / Thriller
🌶️ Spice Level: None

📚 Series: Standalone

Evocative, tense, and deeply compelling—perfect for readers who love small-town secrets, layered mysteries, and Australian coastal settings 🌊🔍✨