The Hidden Journal

By Eleanor Vance

In Ashford Hollow, nothing is as it seems. At first glance, the town is picture-perfect-a maze of ivy-draped brick buildings and foggy streets that whisper of old-world charm. But beneath its quaint exterior lurks a labyrinth of secrets and dangerous deceptions. When Eliza, a dedicated librarian with a knack for uncovering the hidden past, stumbles upon a mysterious, tattered journal buried deep in the forgotten corners of her library, her quiet life is turned upside down. What follows is a relentless pursuit of long-suppressed truths, a trail that leads her from shadowy archives to fog-laden back alleys, and into the heart of a decades-old murder cover-up.

As Eliza deciphers cryptic codes, red-circled dates, and fragmented notes that hint at far-reaching corruption, she begins to unravel a conspiracy involving a respected town official by day and a ruthless crime boss by night. With every new discovery, the lines between friend and foe blur, and the cost of truth becomes all too personal. Her journey forces her to confront painful family secrets and unmask those she once trusted, even as powerful forces will stop at nothing to keep their dark past hidden.

If you're drawn to stories where a determined soul battles not just external corruption but also the betrayals of those closest to her, then this gritty, suspenseful crime thriller is for you. Get ready to be swept away into a world where every page bristles with tension, every shadow hides a secret, and the fight for justice comes at a high, unforgettable cost. Buy now and join Eliza on her brave, unyielding quest for the truth in a town where nothing is truly as it appears.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F53FRBZS
• ISBN13: 9798280039537
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"