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The Darkness That Came Before (Book 3 of The Darkness Series)
Series: The Darkness Series
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: The Darkness That Came Before is the third and final book in “The Darkness Series”, a gripping and emotionally charged psychological thriller series that isn’t afraid to explore the darker side of mental health. If you’ve enjoyed the sinister series so far, then you won’t want to miss this explosive conclusion that will make you think twice before turning off the light. Perfect for thriller fans who prefer their books "creepy" rather than "bloody".
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** While this is Book 3 of the series, it CAN be read as a standalone.** What if it’s always been there? Watching … Waiting … Cherry Hollow has been plagued by The Darkness for more than two decades. Death, murder, infidelity, trauma, and severe mental health disorders … It all started in 1998 with the disappearance of a young boy. Or did it? Now, another body has been discovered, hidden in the depths of Beaker Ravine, a place where The Darkness has been luring its victims for years. But this body is different. It’s older. It means The Darkness was around long before anyone even knew it existed … Stephen Mallow, a London journalist, is back in town to discover the truth, despite vowing he’d never return. His own darkness has followed him, but even that won’t stop his unique and questioning mind from asking the difficult questions no one in town wants to answer. Olivia and Graham are old friends, reunited after the discovery of the body. They’re now determined to lay their demons to rest. But why was no one reported missing all those years ago? And why has it taken more than forty years for the truth to be revealed? Can The Darkness finally be destroyed and who will be the one to finally end it all?
The Murder Maze
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Blurb: A gripping and addictive high-concept thriller with multiple shocking twists. Four strangers arrive. Only one survives. Who will escape?
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Five years ago, Jane Patterson survived a horrifying encounter with a serial killer. Now, all she cares about is supporting her young son and getting her life back on track. When she receives an invitation to win a life-changing sum of money, she can’t afford to say no, but the invitation comes with a threat. Whoever sent is knows what happened five years ago … Jane arrives at the mysterious island off the coast of Wales, but three other people are there waiting for her. Their goals are the same. But there’s a catch. Only one can escape the maze and win. The longer the strangers spend with each other, the more Jane realises all four of them are not there by chance. They are there for a reason and have more in common than they think. Can Jane work out the connection before anyone else and escape? Or will the mastermind behind the maze claim all four of them as victims? The Murder Maze – the addictive high-concept thriller perfect for fans of Claire Douglas, John Marrs and The Traitors.
Room 21
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Blurb: They say blood is thicker than water. I say blood is just harder to wash off your hands.
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My name’s Kimberley. I’m twenty-five. I have epilepsy, a seizure alert dog named Muffin, and a job I love as a senior housekeeper in one of London’s top hotels. I’m used to being invisible. Overlooked. Safe. But that was before Jennifer Clifton checked in. She’s rich, powerful, terrifyingly calm — and she asked for me by name. She gives me my dream job, working in her exclusive hotel in the Scottish Highlands. It’s more money than I ever imagined. There’s just one catch: Don’t open the door to Room 21. How hard can that be? But something is wrong in this hotel. The guests are unsettling. The staff whisper behind closed doors. And that room — the one I promised not to enter — calls to me. I took the job for a better life. Now I’m trapped in a nightmare. A JAW-DROPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP. This addictive thriller packed with chilling secrets is perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh.
The Good Parents
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Blurb: They offered her everything she wanted... they wanted everything she had.
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Pastry chef Brittany Young is still grieving for her recently deceased twin when she realizes she is pregnant. Certain she is in no shape to care for a baby, she feels utterly trapped. Salvation arrives in the form of a wealthy couple, John and Angela Dalton. They offer to adopt the child and raise it as their own. Brittany will come and work for them in their luxurious villa during the pregnancy. But there is something off about the Daltons. John’s gentle demeanor has a sinister edge, and Angela’s erratic behavior grows more threatening by the day. A series of accidents that can't be mere coincidence forces Brittany to ask a terrifying question. Is someone trying to harm her and her unborn child? As the truth begins to emerge, Brittany realizes she's trapped in a deadly game. Can she uncover the Daltons' dark secret before it's too late? Or will her dream job become her worst nightmare? The Good Parents - a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Freida McFadden.
Under Her Skin
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Blurb: She invited a stranger into her home. Now he won’t leave.
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When her teenage son gets into trouble with some very dangerous people, Natasha knows they need to flee the city. But where can they go? Out of the blue, she receives an inheritance that seems the answer to her prayers. A distant relative has left her a house, deep in the countryside. It needs a lot of work, but to Natasha it feels heaven-sent – the perfect place to keep her son safe and soothe her crushing anxiety. Soon after they arrive, local builder Henry offers his services. Natasha’s happy to hire him, but quickly realises there’s something odd about Henry – he doesn’t respect boundaries and acts like he’s one of the family. Natasha is tempted to get rid of him, but then discovers that her idyllic home harbours a terrible secret. A secret which threatens to destroy her new life. The increasingly sinister Henry is willing to help her keep that secret. But he does want something in return… Under Her Skin – the chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Kiersten Modglin and John Marrs.
Don't Tell A Soul
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Blurb: She thinks she’s safe. She couldn’t be more wrong.
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Elle, desperate to escape her abusive home, runs away to a seemingly cute small town where she gets a job as a waitress. And meets Vera, who offers her an attic room in her large house. For the first time in years, Elle feels something like contentment as she bonds with Vera who becomes almost like a mother to her. Blossoming, Elle slowly begins to piece her life back together, make new friends and stand on her own two feet. But all is not as it seems. Because this old house contains a dark secret. And much as she cares for Elle, Vera will do anything to protect it. That’s why she’s warned her young tenant that she must never, ever go down to the basement. But Elle doesn’t obey this simple rule and when she sees what’s down there, she finally understands that her lovely new life is actually the gateway to a special kind of hell… Don’t Tell a Soul – the shocking psychological thriller perfect for fans of John Marrs, Shari Lapena, Kiersten Modglin.
Horrible Husbands: A totally addictive psychological thriller with twists that will make you gasp
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Blurb: Is your husband so horrible that you’d ask your best friend to kill him?
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Penny: I know my husband has cheated on me. But I can’t believe what I just found in the bedside drawer. Are my children safe . . . ? Lisa: The first time he did it was on our wedding anniversary. He broke down in tears afterwards. That’s the thing about Simon. He’s always sorry . . . until the next time. Holly: My husband is useless. He just loafs around the house all day and spends my money. But now I think he’s done something far worse. We’ve descended on Penny’s stunning country home for a rare girls’ weekend. As the cocktails flow, it turns out we’re all keeping secrets. Bloody hell, we sure can pick them. We clink our glasses. “Here’s to our horrible husbands. May they get what’s coming to them.” Good friends will die for you. But only best friends will kill for you. Please note this book contains themes of domestic abuse that some readers may find upsetting. AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FULL OF EXTREMELY DARK HUMOUR WITH TWISTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU GASP. Perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Sue Watson, John Marrs, Jane E. James, Shalini Boland and Valerie Keogh.
Jinx (2024 IndieVerse Awards Winner for Best Thriller)
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Blurb: Jinx is the 2024 IndieVerse Awards winner for Best Thriller; a story that will stay with you long after you finish.
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Who would you believe is capable of murder: the man you almost married or the man whose life you saved? British soldier, Aimee Price, is hailed as a hero for saving a man’s life. But traumatic flashbacks of the explosion, and a loss of confidence, force her to hide from the limelight. Twelve years later, Jones, the man she saved, is arrested for a murder he claims he didn’t commit. Can she believe him when she has a history with the victim and Jones has a tendency for violence? Aimee must discover the truth, even if it means losing her job, all while trying to live a normal life and start dating again. But can she put the past behind her, even when it’s determined to destroy her by opening old wounds? **Winner of Best Thriller in the IndieVerse Book Awards 2024** **Winner of Character with the Most Growth in the IndieVerse Book Awards 2024** **BookShelf Fiction Award Finalist 2023** Jinx is a gripping suspense thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. If you enjoy crime and suspense thrillers with a hint of romance and a strong female protagonist, then you'll love this standalone thriller by Jessica Huntley. Trigger Warnings: Attempted suicide, abortion/unable to conceive children, PTSD, depression, murder/death of a loved one, graphic injury detail and sexual harassment.
How to Commit the Perfect Murder in Ten Easy Steps
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Blurb: Book of the Year Nominee with IndieVerse Book Awards - Perfect for those readers who enjoy their thrillers dark with a hint of humour. You’ll love this dramatic yet hilarious novel about female determination, money, power, and the lengths one will go to seek revenge.
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A step-by-step guide to committing the perfect murder. Best get your pen and notebook out for this one. Clueless ... meets ... Gone Girl! Ashleigh Carmichael has it all: money, fame, expensive cars, a multi-million-pound London house and the adoration of millions of social media followers. Curtis Redding does not have it all: homeless, penniless, down on his luck and he doesn’t even own a phone. Plus, he’s wanted to kill Bryan Matthews since he was a child. Ashleigh (through no fault of her own) winds up getting dragged into the power-play between Curtis and Bryan, who clearly have ongoing issues with each other. Bryan has inadvertently kidnapped her, and is holding her Fendi handbag for ransom. Therefore, where her bag goes … she goes, so she joins him on a road trip around the country. Curtis, meanwhile, is tracking them every step of the way. Can she help the men overcome their differences? Or will she end up fighting for her life too? Plus … will she ever get her handbag back? (There’s personal stuff in there!) Nominated for Book of the Year, Best Horror, Mystery & Thriller Novel, Fearless Female Storyteller, Love the Skin You're In, Book I Would Re-Read, Jaw Dropper and Twists & Page Turners in the IndieVerse Books Awards 2025
You Die ... I Die
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Blurb: Captured by a serial killer, identical twins face the ultimate choice; who lives and who dies? This book is available for free when you sign up to Jessica's newsletter.
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Jane and Annie are identical twins who haven't seen or spoken to each other in almost eight years. Jane wakes up half-naked and chained to the ceiling. So does Annie. They have been captured by The Twin Killer, a serial killer who likes to torment their victims, forcing them to choose who lives and who dies. Will Jane save herself or choose to save her estranged sister?
Forgive Me
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Blurb: Digging up the past is dangerous...
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Investigative journalist Susan 'Stripe' McLachlan is hounded by documentarians for interview requests about the unsolved Night Scrawler murders. After all, one of the victims was her father. When one of her projects goes viral, Stripe is commissioned by IT entrepreneur, Isaac Payne to write an article for his website. Usually, her projects delve into the uncomfortable, but there's a hauntingly familiar pull about her new client that intrigues her. As she learns more about Isaac, Stripe digs up fresh secrets, arousing her suspicions. But how deep is Stripe willing to dive to uncover the truth? And how will she cope with revelations that challenge everything she has ever known?
Come & Play: A ghostly horror novella.
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Blurb: Sometimes imaginary friends, aren't so imaginary after all... Sometimes they're deadly.
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From the author of All The Lies We Told and Smile For Me, a short horror novella about killer imaginary friends. When Jess lost her fiancé in the car accident, she never thought she’d find love again. That was until Sam came on the scene and swept her off her feet almost as quickly as Chris had. His own loss mirroring her own. Now she’s moving in. There’s just one catch. Sam’s son, Oakley, isn’t as pleased by Jess’ arrival as his father and he says that his imaginary friend Charlie isn’t either. In fact, Oakley says that Charlie’s going to make sure that Jess doesn’t survive the week. But when Jess confides in Sam, he doesn’t believe her. He says that Charlie’s only imaginary. But if Charlie’s imaginary… who’s the little boy that Jess saw Oakley playing with in the attic? And why do strange things keep happening around the house? Read preview >
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Smile For Me
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Blurb: My daughter is missing. My patients are all suspects. My family are all liars.
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My daughter is missing. My patients are all suspects. My family are all liars. Josie has turned her childhood trauma into something good, working as a psychotherapist, she makes a living from helping those cast out by society. But when her daughter Penny is snatched from her back yard, whilst Josie and her husband Finn are just feet away, she must figure out which one of them is capable of taking her child, before it’s too late. Wes isn’t like other young men his age. Whilst they all get drunk and party at bonfires, Wes is using his family’s motel as his own personal hunting ground, splitting guest’s faces ear to ear. Then he uncovers a secret that rocks him to the core, and no one is safe. But is everyone who they claim to be? And will anyone make it out alive?
Will o' the Wisp - A Jack O'Lantern Tale
Series: Jack O'Lantern
Series Number: 0
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Blurb: Coming to the aid of a young woman, a young man finds himself seeking answers to questions that may be safer left unanswered…
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It may be safer for some questions to remain unanswered… Whilst running an errand late one Hallowe’en night, a young gentleman comes across a young lady in need of assistance. From whom or what she flees is unclear, but nevertheless he desires to help. When she vanishes without trace, he determines to find the reason for her disappearance, a quest which may lead him into unknown peril. For, amongst the shadows, there lurks something sinister…
Harbinger - A Jack O'Lantern Tale
Series: Jack O'Lantern
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: A psychological slasher short story, etched in gothic undercurrents...
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Hear my words. I am waiting for you. For I am the harbinger of justice. Letters sent to a local newspaper reveal the tortured mind behind a series of brutal murders. What led this killer to claim their victims? Are there deeper motives and explanations or were they blinded by fury and bloodlust? Examine an unexplored chapter in the tales that surround the Jack O'Lantern Men and venture into the mind of a murderer...
Those Crimes of Passion
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Blurb: In the aftermath of a brutal crime, Jennifer and Jonathan find themselves caught in a web of crime and corruption; can their growing passion protect them or will it ultimately corrupt their relationship with tragedy?
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We are all capable of the most unimaginable things. But many of us never find out what they are. A school is locked in an atmosphere of unease and suspicion, and a young woman is brutally raped by a dangerous assailant. But events are soon to spiral out of control for Jennifer Kraystone and her friend Jonathan Baker. Caught in a web of crime and corruption, they are finding they can truly trust no one, while finally embracing the feelings they have denied themselves for so long. But as their lives rip apart, can their growing passion protect them through all they must face, or will it ultimately threaten to corrupt their relationship with tragedy?
Whispers from the Dead of Night
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Blurb: Are you sitting comfortably, the fire crackling, a mug of cocoa in hand? Then let us begin…
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Are you sitting comfortably, the fire crackling, a mug of cocoa in hand? Then let us begin… A journey through fog and darkness, destination unknown… A sexual obsession spiralling out of control… A forbidden love… A killer who preys on the lonely… An investigation into a haunted monastery… A visitation on Christmas Eve with diabolical intentions… A night-time escape through the forest… Seven tales of mystery and the supernatural for a winter’s evening.
Bitten
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Blurb: PC Holleigh Ryder faces the most challenging case of her career in the hunt for a vampiric serial killer…
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A tale of murder, fear and desire… A serial murder investigation draws near its conclusion. For seven years the killer has evaded capture, but the police finally have their prime suspect in custody – a man who claims to be a vampire over three hundred years old. PC Holleigh Ryder is tasked with the most unsettling and challenging assignment of her career. All she wants is to get to the truth and achieve justice for the murdered women, but this has been no ordinary case and it is far from over. The vampire has his own endgame in mind, one that may leave the police praying they had left the damned undisturbed in their graves.
V: Garcia
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Blurb: Sometimes the past doesn't just haunt you - it drinks you dry.
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Valeria Garcia is a dedicated officer in a quiet town, but beneath her badge lies a secret that could shatter everything. When the Chief of Police assigns her to confront a group of outsiders encroaching on the town's border, Garcia's hidden life teeters on the brink of exposure. As tensions rise and loyalties are put to the test, she must navigate a treacherous path between duty and survival. Described as a "tight supernatural thriller" with a "vicious, bloody finale", V: Garcia "aptly addresses more human concerns whilst keeping the reader shrouded in fantasy" and "issues of race, misogyny, prejudice and human rights were thoughtfully explored in a unique way."(Amazon reviewers).
Festive Fears
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Blurb: Are you ready to face your fears this Christmas?
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Prepare for another chilling collection of Christmas short stories this festive season from Lex Young, the writer of Silent Fright, which reached #1 and #4 in the Amazon Kindle charts* (wedged between a couple of Stephen King novels). This collection features stories such as: All of the Other Reindeer - Chantelle is desperate to impress the girls and grab those Insta likes this Christmas. But she's missing the perfect Christmas tree. This year, she'll discover exactly what she's willing to sacrifice to reach social media acclaim. Once Bitten - Santa Claus is coming to town, along with his team of charity collectors. But Harriet is skint this year. However, there's one collector who may accept a special donation that she can provide. A donation that's definitely not on the menu... (S)he Sees You When You're Sleeping - Mario, the manager of a local independent cinema, has a grand marketing plan this Christmas. He's convinced his bosses to show a horror film called Crone, blacklisted by the major cinema corporations due to its satanic nature. But before the big premiere, he wants to watch it himself. After all, it's just a film - how bad could it be? Add Festive Fears to your Christmas collection today - perfect for fans of Stephen King, The Twilight Zone, Inside Number 9 and Black Mirror. * see lexyoung-author.co.uk for full chart position details.
A Christmas Number One
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Blurb: 'A Christmas Number One' is a short Christmas horror story, as heard on BBC Radio Wiltshire.
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The Artist was a chart-topping musician in the 80s. Forty years on, and he's a forgotten man. But not this Christmas. No, this year, he will get to number one in the charts. The immortal Christmas number one spot. No matter what it takes. And it just so happens to take him to an isolated cottage, where he can be alone and focus, and forget about his haunted past. But are we ever really alone when our darkest thoughts take over? And why does the cottage give him an odd feeling? Find out in this spooky Christmas short story.
The Skull Keeper
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Blurb: How well do you really know your social media friends?
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Best friends on social media, Allysa and Morgan share a love of three things: thriller novels, true crime, and keeping secrets from each other. As soon as Allysa asks Morgan to be her plus one at a funeral, Morgan jumps on the first available flight. Burying the dead might unearth the truth about what happened to Allysa’s brother twenty years earlier. She’s never believed he simply left town without saying goodbye. Once they learn he’s the last known victim of a serial killer, Allysa and Morgan decide to do what the police couldn’t – bring him to justice. When the hunters become the hunted, only one question remains – Do you know your friend well enough to save her life?
Phobetor's Children
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Blurb: Six gladiators on a secret mission for Emperor Vespasian will find their worst fears are already with them
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It is the AD70s. The tumult of The Year of the Four Emperors is over. Under Vespasian, Rome finally has stability and peace, an emperor with the respect of all classes. Yet beyond the borders of the empire, something dark and unknown stirs. A fort deep in a Germanian forest failed to report to the border town of Mogontiacum. A contact from a friendly tribe reported catastrophic damage to buildings and Roman war machines. The legionaries are gone; what few Romans remain are mutilated dead. Unsure of the size and nature of the threat, the new emperor realises he must act fast and decisively. Rome cannot spare a legion but it can spare six of the empire's most famous retired gladiators. With the promise of riches and prestige, it is down to those six: five men and one woman, to cross the border, travel to the forest, and find out what happened. But the gladiators will find that the greatest horrors are what each of them already carries within their hearts and their minds. Trigger warnings for sexual assault, psychosis, suicide, psychological abuse, sexual humiliation.
The Gouge
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Blurb: "I haven't forgotten what you did."
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Carson ran away from Cypress Creek to escape his dark past—his father was the serial killer dubbed, “The Man in the Woods”. Twenty-two years have passed, and a simple text message threatens to bring all of his secrets out into the open. The freshly slain bodies of two teenage girls have been discovered in the woods of Cypress Creek, and the methods by which the girls were killed are identical to those found nearly twenty-two years earlier on his father's victims. The now retired detective who worked the first case has long suspected Carson Bates knew more than what he revealed during interrogations; now is his chance to prove it. Carson returns to Cypress Creek to finally face his past, but it is soon clear that Carson isn’t the only person in that small-town harboring dark secrets about that fateful night in the woods.