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Haunted River A Detectives Daniels and Remalla Thriller Novel
A woman, clad only in a white nightgown, is dead - her body discovered on the banks of Black River. Her unsolved murder, and her ghost, still haunt the small town where she lived and died.Twenty-five years later, Detective Gordon Daniels inherits his estranged grandfather's home on the property where the body was found. Anxious to sell it, Daniels invites his partner, Detective Aaron Remalla to help him clean it out and enjoy some time off from their high-pressure job. But their getaway is interrupted when a second woman's body is found on the river, clad in a white nightgown, and they are unwittingly thrown into an investigation they would prefer to avoid.Their scrutiny of the nearby town uncovers colorful suspects, including a cranky elderly woman and her entitled grandson, two fortune-telling sisters, a paranormal-investigating sheriff, a drifter with a dubious past and Daniels' own grandfather. As strange occurrences, frightening dreams, and spectral encounters stack up, Detectives Daniels and Remalla are forced to confront the town's ghosts and will uncover a sinister secret so shocking that someone is prepared to kill to keep it hidden.Can the specters of the past help them find a killer before the killer gets to them first?
Published: December 7, 2020
Pages: 326
ISBN: 9781732553194
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Liz M.
Apr 26, 2026
Don’t Deny the Dead delivers a suspenseful blend of murder mystery and ghost story, wrapped in eerie atmosphere and small-town secrets. When a woman in a white nightgown is found murdered along Black River—mirroring an unsolved case from 25 years prior—Detectives Daniels and Remalla are reluctantly pulled into a chilling investigation that blurs the line between past and present.
I loved the dynamic between Daniels and Remalla; their banter and camaraderie added levity to an otherwise tense, paranormal-tinged mystery. The cast of quirky townspeople—especially the fortune-telling sisters and the ghost-obsessed sheriff—adds color and suspicion in all the right ways. And the ghostly elements? Subtle but spine-tingling.
The pacing dipped a little in the middle with a few too many red herrings, but it all pays off in a twisty, satisfying reveal that had me flipping pages late into the night.
Perfect for fans of atmospheric thrillers with a supernatural edge and a strong detective duo, Haunted River is a great series starter that stands on its own.
I loved the dynamic between Daniels and Remalla; their banter and camaraderie added levity to an otherwise tense, paranormal-tinged mystery. The cast of quirky townspeople—especially the fortune-telling sisters and the ghost-obsessed sheriff—adds color and suspicion in all the right ways. And the ghostly elements? Subtle but spine-tingling.
The pacing dipped a little in the middle with a few too many red herrings, but it all pays off in a twisty, satisfying reveal that had me flipping pages late into the night.
Perfect for fans of atmospheric thrillers with a supernatural edge and a strong detective duo, Haunted River is a great series starter that stands on its own.