Chapter 1

Beyond the lies.
Beneath the beautiful façade.
The truth waits silent, watching.

Catherine Williams seemed to have it all: the house, the husband, the perfect life.
Until the night she died and no one could explain why.

Now, under the surface of polished smiles and quiet grief there is a house full of secrets, and too many people with something to lose.

Detectives Ethan Fields and Ashley Montgomery are trained to spot liars. But the people closest to Catherine are all lying. Some out of guilt. Some out of jealousy. and some... just to watch it all burn.

And behind it all, someone is still watching.
Still waiting.
Because some secrets don't stay buried.
They resurface.