Rotted Roots - Heather Farrell

When River and Crystal's mother is murdered, River-a New York City detective-must return to her hometown, a place she has avoided since her teenage years. As more murders unfold and her former fling's father is framed, River faces a dilemma: should she leave to protect herself and escape the past again, or stay to clear an innocent man's name and protect her family? Meanwhile, Crystal, trapped in a toxic marriage, becomes desperate to escape. River is torn between her desire for safety and her duty to confront the killer threatening her family and town, ultimately uncovering deeply rotted roots.