A chilling tale of forgotten secrets, crumbling walls, and the woman determined to uncover the truth.

A crumbling Victorian mansion. A woman searching for peace. A past that won’t stay buried.

After a messy divorce, psychologist Emma Clarke retreats from bustling Chicago to the small town of Madison, Illinois, hoping to rebuild her life in quiet solitude. She’s purchased a long-abandoned estate—sight unseen—once owned by the enigmatic Delaney family. The townspeople say it’s just an old house. Emma knows better.

From the moment she steps inside, strange things begin to happen. Hidden compartments reveal haunting journals. Whispered warnings echo in the night. And every creaking floorboard seems to carry the weight of someone else’s story.

As Emma restores the house, she uncovers the truth behind Margaret Delaney’s mysterious death decades earlier—and the chilling connection to the home’s last surviving heir. The more she digs, the more she realizes: the past didn’t die in this house. It’s been waiting.

Perfect for fans of Simone St. James, Jennifer McMahon, and Wendy Webb, Buried in the Walls is a haunting, slow-burn mystery about the legacies we inherit—and the ones that refuse to stay buried.

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Judith Cardwell, a 60-year-old rancher in Montana, faces a devastating loss when her husband, James, dies unexpectedly. As she comes to terms with her situation, she discovers hidden letters and documents in Jim’s office that reveal a side of her husband she never knew. These revelations prompt her to reevaluate her understanding of love and relationships.

As the family matriarch, Judith enjoys a loving and supportive network. However, now that she faces her senior years alone, she finds unexpected companionship in Doug, a man who seems nothing like her husband. Despite her initial reservations, Judith begins to trust and rely on Doug, even as hidden aspects of his life create contradictions.

Judith's family becomes increasingly concerned as she withdraws from them, becoming more secretive and distant, especially during Doug’s visits. Despite her instincts and gut feelings, her initial trust in Doug mirrors her earlier blind faith in James. This highlights how betrayal can be both a personal and relational challenge. As she learns to discern sincerity from deception, Judith's story evolves into one of resilience and the quest for authentic connections amidst the shadows of past and present betrayals. The narrative unfolds over 20 years, chronicling Judith's journey through broken promises, neglect, lies, and deceit.

Unexpected turns, a looming financial crisis, a friend’s support, amateur sleuths, and God’s divine intervention may be exactly what Judith needs to truly find her way back to living.

This work of fiction, inspired by true events, explores Judith's struggle to maintain her life and legacy amid Doug's unpredictable actions. It leaves readers questioning what he will do next.

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Paige Turner is lonely. Her career is taking off as a successful investigative reporter, but her personal life feels unfulfilled. She often prays for someone to share her life with, and then she meets Ethan Miller, the new research reporter at her workplace. Life begins to look up! They just click.

However, when they investigate the disappearance of a local artist, Ava Raud, their lives change drastically.

For Ethan and Paige, this investigation becomes personal and transforms into an obsession. Ava’s diary contains a cryptic message: “The thin man is coming. Subtle shadows tell the truth. There’s more to the graphite than meets the eye." What are they missing?

Who can they trust? Paige believes Ava’s only chance at life hinges on their ability to unravel the clues, but is it too late? Not many are left…

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