"Beneath the Evidence" is a gripping mystery romance that weaves together a high-stakes investigation and a forbidden love. Detective Liam Drake, known for his relentless pursuit of justice, finds himself working closely with brilliant but guarded forensic scientist Tessa Hayes as they hunt a ruthless serial killer. When a routine murder investigation at a warehouse unearths a string of cold cases, the two must confront both the twisted mind of a killer and the growing tension between them. As the body count rises, so do the stakes-not just for the case, but for the walls they've built around their hearts. Torn between duty and desire, they must decide: Can they trust their feelings without letting the killer slip through their fingers? And what happens when they realize the danger isn't just out there-but within?
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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