"Some wounds never heal. Some hunters never quit. Some truths can get you killed.
Sheriff Izar 'Izzy' Llewellyn is growing into her role in Darkness, California, but now faces a contentious special election. The last thing she needs is a dead body high in the Sierra Nevadas, or the FBI agents who sweep into her small town, bringing painful reminders of the career—and life—she left behind.
When evidence in the case points to local doctor Cole Barrow, Izzy's personal and professional lives collide. Her instincts tell her Cole is innocent, but the FBI sees an open-and-shut case. As a former agent herself, Izzy knows how quickly they'll move to make an arrest—and how blind they can be once they've settled on a suspect.
With a second woman missing and time running out, Izzy must navigate treacherous mountain peaks and even more dangerous human nature to uncover the truth. But in a town called Darkness, shining a light on buried secrets can be deadly...
Light and Darkness is a gripping small-town suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final minute."
"Not every legacy deserves to survive.
Not every secret deserves to stay buried.
In the shadow of California's Sierra Nevada mountains lies Darkness, a town where secrets run as deep as the valleys and some families' roots are stained with blood.
Interim Sheriff Izar Llewellyn has enough on her plate, trying to prove herself worthy of her badge while battling small-town politics and her own painful past. But when a local mechanic is found hanged in the library's historical reading room, what looks like suicide soon reveals a darker truth.
As Izzy digs deeper, she uncovers a generations-old web of murder, land theft, and betrayal that threatens the town's most powerful family. With help from the town's brooding doctor, Cole Barrow, she begins to piece together a story that started during the California Gold Rush and never truly ended.
But some people will kill to keep the past buried, and Izzy's investigation has stirred up more than old ghosts. Now she's not just fighting for justice—she's fighting for her life.
A gripping suspense novel that proves some family legacies are written in blood."
"She came home to face her past. She stayed to fight for her future.
Former FBI agent Izar 'Izzy' Llewellyn never wanted to return to Darkness, California. But when she's offered the position of sheriff in her hometown—the same role her father held before his death—she sees it as a chance to rebuild her life after her husband's betrayal and death.
The last thing she needs is the town's handsome doctor, Cole Barrow, challenging her every move. Between his helicopter rescues and small-town charm, he's already won over most of the county. But Izzy knows better than to trust a man who seems too good to be true, no matter how much he makes her want to believe in second chances.
When children start falling ill and her predecessor's 'accident' begins to look like murder, Izzy realizes Darkness holds more secrets than she imagined. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that threatens everything she holds dear. With a killer closing in and corruption poisoning the town, Izzy must decide if she can trust Cole—and her heart—before it's too late.
In this small town, darkness isn't just a name—it's a promise."
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