Death Trap

Peril in the Pines

Journalist Evelyn Carter arrives in the remote town of Pine Hollow seeking a quiet retreat to finish her exposé on corporate malfeasance, only to stumble upon the grisly discovery of a body deep in the forest. Drawn into a web of shadowy alliances, she finds herself racing against time to piece together a puzzle of cryptic symbols carved into the victim’s wrist. With every twist in the winding trails and every whisper among the towering pines, Evelyn realizes that someone is desperate to keep the truth buried—no matter the cost.

Shadows of Suspicion

As Evelyn delves into the town’s hidden history, she encounters a cast of uneasy locals: the taciturn forester with a haunted past, the reclusive author whose best-seller hints at real events, and the charismatic mayor whose reelection hangs in the balance. Trust is a luxury she cannot afford, and every interview threatens to unearth new motives for murder. When cryptic notes arrive at her doorstep and her car is found idling on a deserted logging road, Evelyn must decide whom to suspect—and whether her own life has already been marked for termination.

Race Against Time

With storm clouds gathering over Pine Hollow and the body count rising, Evelyn teams up with Detective Marcus Reyes, a man scarred by failures yet driven by a fierce sense of justice. Together they follow a trail of half-forgotten legends and clandestine meetings at the town’s abandoned mill. In a heart-pounding climax beneath the rotting rafters where the killer intends to strike again, Evelyn must confront her deepest fears and the deadly truth that binds past sins to present vengeance.

. Author’s Description: Death Trap is a taut, atmospheric thriller that weaves small-town secrets with relentless suspense. Join Evelyn Carter on a journey through betrayal, hidden lore, and mounting peril—where every shadow holds a clue and every moment could be her last.