Whispers from the Deep
- Reads 285
- Votes 60
- Parts 5
The past doesn't drown; it only waits for the tide to turn.
Retirement was meant to be simple: books, music, and leisurely days on the water. Former detective Audrey Kilburn believed she had finally found peace in the quiet lakeside village of Portalban, far from the pressures of Zürich and her past life. But when a shocking murder disturbs the tranquil community, Audrey finds herself drawn back into a world of secrets, suspicion, and danger.
Teaming up with her old friend Markus, the village detective, Audrey is drawn into an investigation where every neighbour harbours secrets and the past refuses to stay buried. With her sharp intuition and dry wit, she must untangle a web of lies and betrayals lurking beneath the tranquil surface of Lake Neuchâtel.
As tensions escalate and another body threatens to emerge, Audrey must face not only the darkness within the village but also the shadows of her own past. Escaping was only the start. Now she must confront the truth to survive.
All Rights Reserved
#796
actionfilled
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Untraceable
NOTE: If you read Untraceable, please consider POSTing an honest review on Amazon (or other platform). If you post a review, email me the review link at shelli@srjohannes.com and I will offer you a free copy of Uncontrollable (Book 2)! :) Limited Offer! Untraceable is an award-winning teen wilderness thriller. Uncontrollable (Book 2) & Unstoppable (Book 3) are out. Book 4 is coming soon! :) "With wilderness survival, a juicy love triangle, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster, this fast-paced novel had me holding my breath until the very last page!" - Kimberly Derting (author of the popular Body Finder series, The Pledge series, and her the Taking sci-fi series ) "This thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last page."- Kirkus Review ======================= Grace has lived in the Smoky Mountains all her life, patrolling with her forest ranger father who taught her about wildlife, tracking, and wilderness survival. When her dad goes missing on a routine patrol, Grace refuses to believe he's dead and fights the town authorities, tribal officials, and nature to find him. One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from danger by Mo, a hot guy with an intoxicating accent and a secret. As her feelings between him and her ex-boyfriend get muddled, Grace travels deep into the wilderness to escape and find her father. Along the way, Grace learns terrible secrets that sever relationships and lives. Soon she's enmeshed in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder. And it's going to take a lot more than a compass and a motorcycle (named Lucifer) for this kick-butting heroine to save everything she loves.Complete
The Woods | Harvey #1
Nicole and her family love to vacation in Harvey, a small beachside town. However, it's a town of secrets, and Nicole is invested. She loves a good mystery and can't help herself from getting wrapped up in the town's biggest one: Ashton. As the son of the town's sheriff, Ashton is expected to follow in his father's footsteps. But what do you do when you don't agree with how things are run? For him, the answer is to live in the woods and take all his secrets with him. Naturally, this sparks rumors and means he's the main suspect when a little girl is found dead on the shore. The police want nothing more than to see him be charged for murder. Nicole doesn't believe it for a moment, though. She's fallen hard for the mysterious nature of the gentle creature in the woods, and nothing can convince her that he's to blame for anything going on in the town. However, nothing is ever as simple as it seems... Word Count: 51,025Complete
DROWN
Sequel to SWIM They thought the war ended with Lawrence. But darkness runs deeper than they ever knew. After months of blood, betrayal, and buried secrets, Lyla Evans is finally free-but peace is a luxury no one in Reneè Rapp's world can afford. As they rebuild what Lawrence tried to destroy, a new threat emerges. One more powerful. More calculated. And far more dangerous. Dominic Virelli doesn't want revenge. He wants control. And he'll rip through cities, hearts, and alliances to get it. As love unravels and trust fractures, the once unbreakable five begin to splinter. Secrets come to light. Loyalties are tested. And survival means choosing between the ones you love and the war you never wanted. Because this time, no one's swimming to the surface. This time, they drownComplete
The love with stranger
"Hey girl " I call out " every night in my dream I see you ......" She catches a beer bottle in her left hand looking at it she 's humming the song " hey girl what are you doing on 'hand rail ' of bridge at 2am " "Waiting for titanic , wait no I'm not why should I tell you my secretes " that made me chuckle ............................. Evelyn Windsor after her mom death she have survived her life with daily tasks . Aaron rider he is normal as teenagers , who want to become a detective. What gonna life be like when both stay in same roofComplete
Undercurrent
Raven Collins has an enemy: her best friend's twin brother. The only problem? That very same twin brother blames Raven for his twin's death, as well as the rest of her town. While she struggles to uncover the truth surrounding Adam's mysterious drowning, she also has to fend off budding feelings for her high school tormentor, but when he decides to join her in the hunt for answers, their connection becomes all the more real. While the romantic lines become blurred and they are faced with more questions than answers, can Raven control her heart long enough to find out the truth of what really happened to her best friend, or will she be consumed with the undercurrent that threatens to drag her, and everyone else, down right along with her drowned best friend? Trigger Warning: mild language, mild sexual content.Complete
In The Darkest Depths
Audrey Blake is spiralling. All she wants is to forget what happened last year. But, since that night, horrifying nightmares have plagued her and made it impossible to move on. When one in particular shakes her to her core and leaves her questioning her sanity, she finds her past threatening to overwhelm her. As bad things start to happen and the nightmare seems to be coming to life, she's left to face a terrifying question: What if it wasn't just a dream? ▪︎▪︎▪︎ [ONC2020 Longlister] [Featured on @PsychologicalNovels reading list Meticulous Minds]Complete
Killer Love
After her sister's brutal murder, Maribeth moves into the same apartment building-determined to find the killer hiding behind one of its doors. Just weeks after she settles in, another woman is killed at the end of her hallway. As Maribeth digs deeper, she uncovers the building's dark history. And the more she investigates, the more the evidence points to someone disturbingly close: her quiet, charming neighbor. He's always been kind to her. Attentive. Protective. Maybe a little too much. Now he says he's in love with her. But can she trust a man who might have murdered her sister? To turn him in could make her his next victim- but to fall for him could mean losing everything.
Shoreline Secrets
She came home for answers. What she found could cost her everything. When Cassie returns to Clearwater, she senses something is off. Her ex-boyfriend has vanished without a trace. Her childhood friends are acting strange. And someone's watching her. As she digs deeper, Cassie begins to unravel a chilling mystery buried beneath the surface of her hometown. With every step closer to the truth, the danger grows-and so does the feeling that she was never meant to come back. Some secrets won't stay buried. And some people will do anything to keep them that way. A haunting, twist-filled thriller perfect for fans of small-town suspense and jaw-dropping revelations.Complete
NOTE: If you read Untraceable, please consider POSTing an honest review on Amazon (or other platform). If you post a review, email me the review link at shelli@srjohannes.com and I will offer you a free copy of Uncontrollable (Book 2)! :) Limited Offer! Untraceable is an award-winning teen wilderness thriller. Uncontrollable (Book 2) & Unstoppable (Book 3) are out. Book 4 is coming soon! :) "With wilderness survival, a juicy love triangle, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster, this fast-paced novel had me holding my breath until the very last page!" - Kimberly Derting (author of the popular Body Finder series, The Pledge series, and her the Taking sci-fi series ) "This thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last page."- Kirkus Review ======================= Grace has lived in the Smoky Mountains all her life, patrolling with her forest ranger father who taught her about wildlife, tracking, and wilderness survival. When her dad goes missing on a routine patrol, Grace refuses to believe he's dead and fights the town authorities, tribal officials, and nature to find him. One day, while out tracking clues, Grace is rescued from danger by Mo, a hot guy with an intoxicating accent and a secret. As her feelings between him and her ex-boyfriend get muddled, Grace travels deep into the wilderness to escape and find her father. Along the way, Grace learns terrible secrets that sever relationships and lives. Soon she's enmeshed in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder. And it's going to take a lot more than a compass and a motorcycle (named Lucifer) for this kick-butting heroine to save everything she loves.
More detailsContent Guidelines