In the small Southern town of Pine Hill, secrets don't stay buried for long. When beloved music teacher Claire Donovan is found murdered, the case shakes the quiet community to its core.

Former detective Ethan Cole, still haunted by the tragic death of his son, is reluctantly pulled into the investigation. At first, it looks like a straightforward case—but when key evidence vanishes and the crime scene is destroyed in a suspicious fire, Ethan realizes he is facing something far darker.

As he digs deeper, Ethan uncovers a tangled web of corruption, lies, and betrayal involving some of the town's most powerful figures. But the most terrifying discovery of all is that the killer seems to know Ethan's deepest secret—and will stop at nothing to use it against him.

A gripping tale of grief, redemption, and the dangerous truths hidden behind small-town smiles, Shadows Over Pine Hill will keep readers guessing until the final shocking twist.