Murder on the Ridge
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Last published Mon, Jun 23, 2025
On a quiet country day, in the small town of Riverton, the body of seventeen-year-old John is found sprawled at the foot of a remote hill, his fall no accident. Detective Jennings unravels the tangled lives of John's fractured family and friends. Jealousy runs deep, secrets simmer beneath smiles, and everyone has something to hide. Cheating, resentment, and manipulation twist the truth into a maze of lies. Just when Jennings thinks the case is cracked, a shocking truth emerges.
No graphic violence/sexual content - only mature topic is mention and small description of murder
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