A stranger, a murder, and a town on the brink. Love gone astray. In the tranquil town of Athol, Loretta’s mundane life takes an unexpected twist when a mysterious stranger, stranded by car trouble, knocks on her door one night. Overcoming her initial hesitations, Loretta extends hospitality and allows the enigmatic visitor to stay overnight.But the following day, Athol is shaken by the shocking news of a young woman found brutally murdered on the outskirts of town. No one seems to be looking at the stranger, while the tight-knit community points fingers at Loretta, citing her eccentricities as reason enough to label her the prime suspect.While Loretta finds herself thrust into a nightmarish reality, at the epicenter of a storm of suspicion, the true perpetrator of the heinous crime remains at large. But the truth is more terrifying than anyone could have guessed.Read this gripping thriller now and uncover the chilling truth in Athol’s heart-pounding tale of murder, deception, and an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless!Perfect for fans of Noelle Ihli and Jennifer Hillier