What The Reed Hid (The Roots of Obsession)

About this book

Delaney Mills believes she has finally escaped the suffocating shadows of her father’s dark legacy. After surviving a harrowing trial in Ravenhill, she retreats to the rugged, storm-lashed coast of Cornwall, seeking nothing more than peace and anonymity. But safety is a fragile illusion. When her friends begin to vanish, it becomes clear that the past has followed her, and the nightmare is far from over. Enter Detective Ethan Saunders, a man whose reputation is as sharp as his instincts. Now working with the Devon and Cornwall Police, Ethan is hunting the "Titheman," a ruthless killer responsible for a string of chilling disappearances. When his investigation leads him straight to Delaney, their paths collide once more. Amidst the rising body count and the growing sense of dread, they find themselves drawn back into a dance of mutual obsession. Blending high-stakes suspense with a volatile, dark romance, this story explores the inescapable weight of inherited evil. As the Titheman closes in and the secrets of the past resurface, Delaney and Ethan must confront their own trauma to survive. In a world where eyes are always watching, they learn that some legacies are impossible to outrun.