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Stoyer’s. Books
Small town secrets and big time fraud collide in the shadow of a historic collapse
by Scarlett Stoyer
Lila Finch knows that numbers never lie, even when neighbors do.
Returning to her hometown of Maple Hollow to run her late uncle’s insurance agency, Lila expected a quiet life of auditing policies and catching minor clerical errors. But when the town’s iconic Heritage Barn collapses under mysterious circumstances, she finds herself holding a massive claim that doesn't add up.
Mayor 'Stubby' Whitaker is eager to tear down the ruins and pave the way for a flashy new shopping mall, but Lila’s meticulous eye for detail spots something the fire marshal missed: the support beams were tampered with. Teaming up with her childhood friend, hardware store owner Grady Callahan, Lila dives into a web of gambling debts, secret alliances, and a wealthy newcomer with a hidden agenda.
From the sharp-tongued retired actress Gigi LaRue to the tech-savvy librarian Bea Pumble, the residents of Maple Hollow all have something to hide. As the 'accidents' start targeting Lila herself, she must race to uncover the truth before the town's history is buried under a layer of asphalt. In a town where everyone knows your name, finding a killer means looking past the friendly smiles to see the fraud beneath.
After48 years in the insurance industry I decided to retire in California. Writing is something I always wanted the time to do and with the help of ai I have been able to publish some books. I hope you enjoy them and your feedback is appreciated.
A retired Californian with a passion for the Bible, this author infuses their love for scripture into their writing. With a heart for sharing insights and a desire to inspire.
In the Appalachian shadows, the forest claims more than just your life
Your memories are his masterpiece, but his own life is a carefully constructed lie
The erosion of trust was no longer an abstract theme. It was a physical presence in the room above her, typing with steady hands, waiting for Lila to come back upstairs and pretend nothing had changed.
- LILA FINCH: THE POLICY HOLDER
by Scarlett Stoyer
"The broken railing had snapped cleanly in two places, the splinters fanning outward like a frozen explosion."
Lila Finch, a meticulous insurance agent in the quiet town of Oakhaven, discovers an impossible pattern in her medical claims: terminal patients are recovering overnight.
In a town where nobody ages, the price of perfection is a heart of stone
Faith hides a timeless. evil. Only a woman and her dog can see.
In the quiet town of Oakhaven, faith is a shield that hides a monster.
Martha Miller, a retired postal worker, thought her golden years would be spent in peace until she met Buster. The scruffy stray has a chilling gift: he only barks at the homes of the vanished. When Buster leads Martha to a hidden cellar beneath the local parish, she discovers a terrifying secret—a collection of Polaroid photos capturing decades of missing residents.
In every photo stands Father Thomas, the town’s beloved priest. But while the years have passed, he hasn't aged a single day since 1956. As the community celebrates their 'immortal saint,' Martha realizes the miracles they witness are paid for in blood.
When a local teenager goes missing, Martha is the only one who believes a crime has been committed. With the Sheriff dismissing her as a confused old woman and the town turning a blind eye to the truth, Martha must follow Buster into the darkening woods. She has until sunset to find the girl and expose the eternal predator hiding behind a collar, or she will become the next soul sacrificed for his eternal youth.
