A single shot. No residue. No DNA. Just a body-and a town full of secrets.

Detective Carin Trimble thought landing a high-profile murder case would prove she was more than just a small-town cop. But in Marble Grove, truth is as rare as justice, and everyone's hiding something.

As Carin digs deeper, she's haunted by her demons-and surrounded by liars, ghosts, and a past the town refuses to bury. The closer she gets to the truth, the further she falls into a darkness that might swallow her whole.

Welcome to Marble Grove. Where murder is just the beginning.

Graphic crime, mental struggle, and twist endings-The Carin Trimble Mysteries go where cozy won't.

Praise for Marble Grove "I couldn't put it down." - Lisa L. "A cozy midwestern murder mystery." - Alex B. "Ducantlin brings the midwestern setting to life, creating a backdrop that adds rich depth to the characters and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of female detective mysteries will be captivated by this page-turning novel that combines pulse-pounding suspense, complex characters, and an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of a seemingly idyllic town." - Padi D.