Returning to the quiet mountain town of Emerald Ridge was supposed to be a fresh
start for Olivia Morgan, a chance to reconnect with her roots, visit old friends, and
escape the stress of city life. But her plans take a dark turn when her best friend, Emily,
is found dead at The Ridge, a beloved local hiking trail. The police call it a tragic
accident, but Olivia knows better.
Emily's cryptic research on a groundbreaking new tincture using a controversial native
plant with ancient medicinal properties and shrouded in local lore points to something
far more sinister. As Olivia delves into the town's buried secrets, she uncovers a web of
greed, betrayal, and ambition tied to the Stevens family, a name steeped in scandal and
obsession with the legendary Starling Berry.
When a missing researcher and a chilling confession bring the truth dangerously close,
Olivia must decide how far she's willing to go to seek justice for her friend. With her life
and the lives of others on the line, can she expose the truth before shadows of the past
consume her, too?
Perfect for fans of gripping small-town mysteries and atmospheric suspense, Shadows
on the Ridge is a tale of resilience, redemption, and uncovering the darkness that lurks
beneath the surface.