Unrelenting Past

By M. Lea

The past was never truly buried for Shailyn Murphy.

Ten years ago, Shai and her partner, Margot, survived a brutal attack by a sadistic serial rapist-an ordeal that left permanent scars on both their bodies and souls. Though Shai's testimony helped put the monster behind bars, peace remained painfully out of reach. Haunted by trauma and hunted by memories, she spent years trying to reclaim the life that was stolen from her.

Now, in the quiet mountains of Wyoming, Shai has finally found a fragile sense of stability as the head of the local Crime Scene Unit. Determined to keep her past behind her, she focuses on her work-until Detective Danika Petterson begins breaking through the walls around her heart. Their connection is undeniable, and for the first time in years, Shai dares to believe she might deserve love again.

But when two gruesome murders shake the small town, Shai's carefully rebuilt world begins to unravel. The killings bear chilling similarities to the attack that nearly destroyed her a decade earlier, forcing her into the center of a terrifying investigation. As the body count rises, so does the obsession of an unknown predator whose fixation on Shai becomes increasingly dangerous.

With fear closing in and betrayal lurking where she least expects it, Shai and Danika must race to uncover the truth before history repeats itself. But this time, the killer isn't just targeting victims-he's hunting Shai.

A gripping romantic thriller filled with suspense, emotional depth, and hard-won love, this story explores the lasting impact of trauma, the strength it takes to heal, and the terrifying reality that the past never stays dead for long.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSJHWG13
• ISBN13: 9798305488135
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"