When small-town mystery writer Jade Reed is kidnapped in broad daylight, she never imagines it will lead to murder, a smuggling ring, and a conspiracy stretching through the heart of Maple Glade. With nothing but her instincts, a multi-tool, and a knack for stumbling into trouble, Jade finds herself tangled in a web of secrets that someone is willing to kill to protect.As the body count rises and the whispers grow louder, Jade must team up with grumpy-but-dashing Detective Axel Ford, her fiercely loyal best friends, and a town full of eccentrics—some helpful, some hiding something.Welcome to Maple Glade: a place where everyone knows your business… and someone knows too much.