Book Blurb:
The bestselling author of Just Stay Away and Pike Island returns with the pulse-pounding story of a prodigal son sorting friend from enemy in a small town trembling with secrets.
Jim McCann was a high school basketball star destined for the NBA. Then an injury shattered his knee and his dreams. Disillusioned, he cut ties with his stifling hometown.
Years later, he returns for his father’s funeral. Finding that his mother has dementia, he reluctantly takes over the family propane business. But there’s a silver lining: reconnecting with Kyle, his childhood best friend, and meeting Kelli, the only one who understands his struggle to fill his own big shoes.
There’s a dark cloud too. Colton Reid, a troubled former classmate, still holds an old basketball grudge. And after Kyle convinces Jim to fire him, the disturbing incidents begin. Nothing too serious at first—until the stalking hits Jim where he lives, unleashing a cascade of grave revelations.
Now there’s no denying things have gone too far. As the stakes spike, Jim learns what he’ll do to protect himself, his loved ones, and the home that won’t let him go.
His Review:
James McCann left Silent Creek just after high school. He decided he would never return to that town. However, upon his father’s death he is the only one who can care for his mother, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. He is met by his childhood friend Kyle, who was running his father’s business for years. Kyle is kept on but James is taking over the reins of the firm.
A ne’er-do-well named Colton keeps screwing up his job and is fired. Silent Creek is a small town and there are very few jobs available in the area. Colton has a burning hatred/jealousy for the McCann family and for James in particular. Things begin to happen that are much more than mere accidents. The suspect is Colton, who is thought to be seeking revenge for the loss of his job, family, and future in Silent Creek.
This story is well written and includes a surprise ending I did not expect. The characters are well developed and the action moves along believably. Read and enjoy this story. 4.5 stars – CE Williams
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book. Any opinion expressed here is my own.
Rosepoint Publishing: Four point Five Stars 
Book Details:
Genre: Domestic Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
ISBN-13: 978-1662530111
ASIN: B0DFZ3Z58H
Print Length: 255 pages
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
Source: Publisher and NetGalley
Title Link(s):
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The Author: Tony [Wirt] was born in Lake Mills, IA, and got his first taste of publication in first grade, when his essay on Airplane II: The Sequel appeared in the Lake Mills Elementary School’s Creative Courier.
He’s a graduate of the University of Iowa and spent nine years doing media relations in the Hawkeye Athletic Department. He’s also been a sportswriter, movie ticket taker and Dairy Queen ice cream slinger who can still do the little curly thing on top of a soft serve cone.
He currently lives in Rochester, MN, with his wife and two daughters.
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