In a forest of secrets, every whisper leaves a trace.After many tough years in the trenches of big-city homicide, Detective Rose Landgreen returns to upstate New York. She's ready for the relaxed pace of a small-town PD, to care for her aging mother, and to keep an eye on the forest that's forever encroaching on the old family farm.When a dog walker stumbles across a shallow grave in a clearing, a cold case, a murder, and the disappearance of a little girl converge into the perfect storm. Rose has to take the reins from rookie partner, Eric, or risk a repeat of her haunted past.Soon, Rose discovers that in Twin Creek, grudges, gossip, and family feuds guide her investigation. Folks insist that for years, their small town has been plagued by a murderous creature hiding in the forest. But if there's one thing Rose knows for sure, it's this: every monster leaves evidence.And she has to find it—before it’s too late.A gripping police procedural with richly developed characters and intricate relationships, this atmospheric mystery delivers twists and psychological tension, perfect for fans of character-driven crime fiction and cozy mysteries.