Out of the Ashes: A Novel

In a heart-wrenching novel of suspense, Samantha Newsoms investigates her family's murders, uncovering lies, secrets, and dangerous truths in her hometown of Carney, New York. A prison inmate has come forward with a shocking admission, but Carney protects its secrets, and Sam might not be able to escape alive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In a novel of suspense, a woman embarks on a harrowing investigation into her family's murders, uncovering a web of lies, secrets, and dangerous truths. When Samantha Newsoms' family was brutally slain and their Catskills farmhouse burned to ashes, she was just thirteen years old. Twenty-two years later, she is drawn back to her hometown of Carney, New York, haunted by the tragic memory she has never forgotten or forgiven. The authorities mishandled the evidence, perpetuated false rumors about her family, and found no leads in the case. However, Investigator Travis Meacham has been assigned to reopen the investigation, and he has some shocking news for Samantha: a prison inmate has come forward with a confession.

Samantha's baby sister, believed to have perished in the fire, had actually survived the ordeal. This revelation shatters everything Samantha thought she knew about the crime and her family. But Carney, known for its tight-knit community and protective nature, refuses to relinquish its secrets. As Samantha delves deeper into the investigation, she realizes that she may not make it out of town alive.

The novel unfolds with a relentless pace, as Samantha battles against the clock to unravel the truth and bring those responsible to justice. Along the way, she encounters a cast of characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. Some are willing to help her, while others pose a threat to her safety.

The investigation takes Samantha to the darkest corners of her family's past, revealing long-buried secrets and betrayals that have haunted them for generations. As she pieces together the puzzle, she realizes that the murders may not be the only tragedy to have struck her family, and that there is a much larger conspiracy at play.

With danger lurking around every corner, Samantha must rely on her wits, courage, and the support of her loved ones to survive. She must confront the town's patriarch, who has controlled Carney for decades, and face the consequences of her family's past.

In the end, Samantha emerges stronger and more determined than ever before. She has uncovered the truth about her family's murders and the dangerous forces that have been pulling the strings behind the scenes. With the case finally solved, Samantha can begin to heal and move forward, knowing that she has done the right thing.

This novel of suspense is a gripping tale of betrayal, redemption, and the power of truth to set us free. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of love and loyalty. It will leave readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next and hoping that justice will be served.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 139 x 210 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662509537