The Last Confession

Beneath the oppressive fog that cloaks the small town of Havenwood, where the spire of St. Mary's Church pierces the mist like a silent sentinel, a series of chilling murders unearths a decades-old scandal that threatens to unravel the community's fragile trust. Havenwood's Reckoning is a haunting, character-driven mystery that weaves a gripping tale of guilt, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of truth. At its heart is Father Michael Reed, a priest tormented by his unwitting role in the St. Agnes Orphanage cover-up, whose faith is tested as he confronts a killer known as the Confessor, leaving behind St. Anthony medals and crucifixes etched with a cross and rose. Joined by Detective Sarah Kline, a skeptical investigator with a sharp mind and a growing respect for Michael, and Anna Torres, a fearless journalist risking everything to expose the Church's secrets, Michael navigates a web of betrayal that spans decades, implicating the Church he serves and a mysterious figure known as the Shepherd. As Havenwood grapples with its past, Michael's journey from complicity to courage explores the price of redemption, the strength to face one's sins, and the hope that flickers in the light beyond the darkness. This novel delivers a suspenseful narrative that lingers, with a final confession that teases a deeper mystery, promising readers a sequel that will delve further into Havenwood's shadows.