Newly appointed as the first female sheriff of Misty Hollow, Shea Callahan is determined to protect her small town from shadows she never expected. When chilling threats begin, secrets unravel, and danger lurks at every turn, this romantic suspense thriller will pull you in with twists, mystery, and a slow-burn romance you won’t forget. Perfect for fans of small-town suspense, murder mysteries, and strong heroines who fight for justice—and love. Dive into The Sheriff of Misty Hollow by Cynthia Hickey, where every whispered threat could be the start of something deadly.
A carefree girls’ getaway on Misty Mountain turns into a deadly game of survival when strangers decide the women won’t leave alive.
Girls’ Weekend Survival is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller set deep in the isolated woods of Misty Mountain. Newly appointed Sheriff Shea Callahan just wants a carefree getaway with her college friends—a girls’ weekend filled with laughter, wine, and memories. But when strangers at a rural gas station notice their matching “Girls’ Weekend” shirts, the women’s vacation spirals into a nightmare of stalking, terror, and survival.
As darkness falls, the once-peaceful cabin becomes a hunting ground. A group of relentless predators begins a deadly cat-and-mouse chase through the mountain wilderness, proving they know every move the women make. Cut off from help, Shea must rely on her sharp law enforcement instincts, her unbreakable bond with her friends, and sheer determination to outwit men who play by no rules. But these attackers aren’t ordinary criminals—they’re ruthless, organized, and intent on ensuring no one leaves the forest alive.
Packed with small-town suspense, female friendship, psychological tension, and survival-horror intensity, this gripping novel will keep fans of Lisa Jackson, Melinda Leigh, and Kendra Elliot turning pages late into the night.
If you crave thrillers about strong women, deadly secrets, and isolated settings where danger lurks behind every tree, then Girls’ Weekend Survival is your next edge-of-your-seat must-read.
A small-town sheriff’s past comes back with a vengeance when a deadly stalker turns her badge, her heart, and her life into targets.
The Threat is a gripping romantic suspense thriller set in the shadowy small town of Misty Hollow. Newly appointed as the first female sheriff, Shea Callahan is determined to protect her community from crime, corruption, and secrets. But when terrifying stalker threats begin to surface—messages tied to a deadly confrontation from her past—Shea realizes she’s the target of a relentless hunter bent on revenge.
The brother of the man she killed in self-defense has returned, and his vow is chillingly clear: he won’t stop until Shea’s reputation, her badge, and her life are destroyed.
Standing with her is Deputy Trevor Bolton, a tough yet guarded lawman haunted by his own scars. As danger escalates, Shea and Trevor must unravel a twisted game of obsession, betrayal, and revenge, while fighting the powerful chemistry and slow-burn romance neither expected.
With every clue, the danger grows closer, threatening not only Shea’s life but the safety of Misty Hollow itself. In a town where shadows hide dark secrets, Shea must risk everything to face her past, outsmart a cunning enemy, and discover if love can survive when death is closing in.
Fans of romantic suspense, small-town thrillers, police procedurals, and strong female leads will be hooked by The Threat—a heart-pounding story of obsession, survival, and unexpected love that will keep readers turning pages late into the night.
When his murderous brother escapes a psychiatric prison, Deputy Trevor Bolton must confront the monster from his past—or die at his hands.
Evil Returns is a chilling psychological thriller with a romantic edge, perfect for fans of obsession, dark family secrets, and relentless suspense.Twenty years ago, Deputy Trevor Bolton barely survived a brutal attack by his brother, Troy, a remorseless killer who left Trevor scarred in body and soul. Trevor thought the nightmare ended when Troy was locked away in a psychiatric prison.He was wrong.Now Troy has escaped—and he’s back in Misty Hollow, leaving behind cryptic threats, knives on pillows, and a trail of fresh victims killed with the same cold precision as before. As fear grips the quiet town, Trevor realizes the past has returned to claim him.Sheriff Shea Callahan, Misty Hollow’s determined new sheriff, doesn’t believe in ghosts—but she knows evil when she sees it. Together, Shea and Trevor must unravel the twisted patterns of a killer who always seems one step ahead. But as their partnership turns into a slow-burn romance, Trevor fears that loving Shea puts her directly in his brother’s crosshairs.Because Troy isn’t just hunting Trevor—he’s playing a sadistic game designed to break him before the final kill.Taut with psychological suspense, small-town terror, family betrayal, and heart-pounding romance, Evil Returns will grip fans of Lisa Jackson, Melinda Leigh, and Allison Brennan from the first page to the shocking climax.
A ritualistic killer haunts Misty Lake, and Sheriff Shea Callahan must unearth the town’s darkest secrets before another girl is lost forever.
In Misty Hollow, secrets run as deep as the water.
When the body of a missing girl washes ashore on the fog-draped banks of Misty Lake, Sheriff Shea Callahan is plunged into the heart of a terrifying mystery. For years, girls have disappeared without explanation—each victim reappearing lifeless, marked by the same ritualistic pattern that whispers of obsession, grief, and twisted faith.
With fear tightening its grip on the town, Deputy Trevor Bolton joins Shea in the desperate search for answers. But as suspicion spreads, neighbors turn against one another, old traumas resurface, and every clue uncovers another layer of the town’s buried sins. The killer is always watching, always waiting—one step ahead, haunting the lake’s edge with a plan as cruel as it is calculated.
When another girl vanishes, Shea and Trevor must race against time to stop a murderer who believes the water itself can cleanse away sin. But the truth hidden beneath Misty Hollow’s surface may cost them more than their town’s safety—it may cost them their lives.
Taut with psychological suspense, small-town secrets, detective grit, and chilling atmosphere, Misty Lake is a page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Lisa Jackson, and Melinda Leigh.
Every red flag marks another victim—and Sheriff Shea Callahan must stop a killer who won’t stop until the lake runs red.
A killer waits in the trees. A red flag marks the next victim.
When a young couple is brutally murdered at their lakeside campsite, Sheriff Shea Callahan hopes it’s an isolated tragedy. But when another mutilated body turns up near the shore—again with a crimson camping flag staked outside—the horrifying pattern becomes undeniable.
The quiet town of Misty Hollow descends into fear as old legends resurface: three deaths always follow the lake’s call. But Shea knows this isn’t superstition—it’s cold, calculated murder.
Together with Deputy Trevor Bolton, Shea races to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. But as each red flag signals another victim, the town’s whispers of curses give way to the revelation of something far darker: a predator shaped by childhood trauma, haunted by closets, screams, and a blanket that burned.
With the body count rising and the killer always one step ahead, Shea and Trevor must face both the past and their growing connection—because in Misty Hollow, the line between duty and desire blurs in the face of death.
Taut with psychological suspense, serial-killer chills, small-town secrets, and a simmering slow-burn romance, Red Flag is perfect for fans of Lisa Jackson, Melinda Leigh, Allison Brennan, and Karin Slaughter.
When Christmas trees ignite across Misty Hollow, Sheriff Shea Callahan must stop an arsonist determined to turn joy into ashes.
The holidays in Misty Hollow are supposed to shine with joy—until Christmas trees start going up in flames.
Sheriff Shea Callahan and Deputy Trevor Bolton are thrust into chaos when an arsonist begins terrorizing their small town, torching homes, stealing presents, and leaving the community drowning in fear instead of holiday cheer. What begins as scattered vandalism quickly escalates into a series of dangerous, calculated fires that feel less like random destruction—and more like a vendetta written in smoke.
As whispers spread and suspects pile up, Shea investigates a reckless teen caught with lighter fluid, a bitter shopkeeper desperate to save his failing business, and a struggling father hiding stolen toys. But none of the pieces fit. Then the trail leads to a man consumed by grief, haunted by a tragedy the town tried to bury—and bound by a vow to ruin every Christmas that followed.
With each blaze burning hotter and the mayor demanding results, Shea and Trevor must work against the clock to stop a grieving father turned avenger before his final inferno consumes the very heart of Misty Hollow.
Packed with holiday suspense, small-town secrets, slow-burn romance, and edge-of-your-seat thrills, Christmas Inferno (or Silent Nights Burning) is a perfect read for fans of Lisa Jackson, Melinda Leigh, and Allison Brennan who love a chilling mystery with a festive twist.
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When an old friend’s desperate plea leads Sheriff Shea Callahan into the deadly world of underground gambling, the stakes have never been higher.
Sheriff Shea Callahan thought the worst was behind her after stopping a Christmas arsonist from destroying Misty Hollow. But when her college friend Becky Miller arrives begging for help, Shea is thrust into a case that will test everything she believes about justice, loyalty, and sacrifice.
A father and son have vanished. Bill Miller—Becky’s gambling-addicted ex-husband—and their ten-year-old son Ryan disappeared without a trace. No ransom demand. No bodies. Just whispers of massive debts to dangerous people.
The trail leads to a deadly syndicate. With Deputy Trevor Bolton at her side, Shea goes undercover on a luxury casino riverboat, infiltrating a criminal empire that spans twelve states. What starts as a missing persons case explodes into something far more sinister—a multi-million dollar operation built on exploitation, murder, and the broken lives of desperate gamblers.
A child’s life hangs in the balance. Ryan is being held as collateral, insurance to force his father into committing the crime of a lifetime. As Shea digs deeper, she discovers three other children held captive, their parents coerced into serving a ruthless crime lord known only as “The Banker.”
Sometimes you have to break the rules to do what’s right. Operating outside her jurisdiction and risking her badge, Shea must forge an uneasy alliance with an undercover DEA agent haunted by revenge. Together, they’ll gamble everything to bring down a criminal syndicate and save innocent lives.
But in a game where the house always wins, the cost of justice might be higher than Shea ever imagined. And when the smoke clears, someone she trusts will betray her.
From the author who brought you the heart-pounding Christmas arson thriller comes a high-stakes mystery where one woman must risk it all to save the innocent—and the clock is ticking.
Perfect for fans of: small-town mysteries • strong female protagonists • romantic suspense • police procedurals • undercover operations • crime thrillers EBOOK PRINT
The game is simple. The rules are deadly.
Sheriff Shea Callahan thought February would bring peace to Misty Hollow, Arkansas. She was wrong.
When real estate agent Ashley Price is found murdered with the letter “A” carved nearby, Shea suspects a one-time crime of passion. But four days later, librarian Belinda Collins becomes victim “B.” Then coffee shop owner Cathy Morrison makes three.
The pattern is unmistakable. The message is clear: someone is killing their way through the alphabet.
A chilling note arrives at Shea’s desk: “One down, twenty-five to go. I wonder if you’re smart enough to stop me before I reach Z.”
As the body count rises and the killer’s taunts grow bolder, Shea and Deputy Trevor Bolton race against time to identify the murderer before he completes his twisted challenge. But this killer isn’t just hunting victims—he’s hunting Shea, turning her own town into a deadly game board where she’s always one step behind.
With the FBI descending on Misty Hollow, tension mounting between her and Trevor, and families already destroyed, Shea must outwit a predator who believes he’s intellectually superior to everyone hunting him.
But what if catching the killer isn’t the end of the game? What if it’s only the beginning?
From the author of the Sheriff of Misty Hollow series comes a pulse-pounding thriller that will keep you reading late into the night. EBOOK PRINT