When renowned journalist Daniel Cross returns to Ashford for his father's funeral, he expects grief-but not a mystery. Henry Cross, a retired judge, died of natural causes. . . or so it seemed. Then Daniel receives a cryptic note: "Your father's last case wasn't closed. Neither is his fate." Determined to uncover the truth, Daniel revisits Henry's final trial-the conviction of wealthy businessman Victor Langley for murder two decades ago. But as he digs deeper, the past refuses to stay buried. Bodies begin to pile up-witnesses, lawyers, even a former detective-all meeting gruesome ends. With the help of Victor's daughter, Sarah, who has spent years fighting to prove her father's innocence, Daniel follows a trail of corruption, deception, and secrets that stretch further than he ever imagined. Someone is watching. Someone is waiting. And as Daniel gets closer to the truth, he and Sarah become the next targets in a game designed to silence them-permanently. In a final, shocking twist, Daniel will have to confront the most devastating revelation of all. . .
