Salt Wind is a gritty, emotional coastal crime thriller following Chief Ellie Cook, a burned-out investigator battling addiction, trauma, and a serial killer who knows her better than anyone should. When a new body surfaces along Oregon's Highway 101, Ellie is forced back into a hunt she thought she'd escaped. Each clue pulls her deeper into a storm of obsession, old wounds, and a killer who seems to anticipate her every move.
As Ellie fights to balance duty, sobriety, and her fragile relationship with the woman she loves, she must face a chilling truth-the Highway 101 killer isn't just choosing his victims. He's choosing her. Atmospheric, character-driven, and charged with tension, Salt Wind blends psychological suspense, slow-burn romance, and raw human resilience. Perfect for fans of dark thrillers, flawed heroines, and coastal mysteries that refuse to let go.