In the world of recovery, some secrets are lethal

Some places promise healing. Some deliver hell.

When Erika’s sister Karen vanishes from an exclusive rehabilitation facility, the staff’s explanations don’t add up. Karen was getting better—so why would she suddenly disappear? Her cryptic final messages hinted at something sinister lurking behind Turning Trail Recovery Center’s pristine facade, but now she’s gone without a trace.

Private investigator Zachary Goldman knows the desperation of families fighting addiction. His own brother’s struggle has taught him that recovery is fragile, hope is precious, and some people will exploit both for profit. But when his investigation hits the wall, Zachary realizes the only way to find out what happened to Karen is to become a patient himself.

As he navigates the twisted corridors of Turning Trail Recovery Center and peels back layers of deceit, fraudulent practices, and dangerous secrets, he discovers that some patients aren’t getting better. And the people who are supposed to heal them are the very ones destroying their lives.

With Karen’s life hanging in the balance and his own mental health precarious, Zachary must expose a conspiracy that reaches far beyond one missing woman. Because at Turning Trail Recovery Center, they don’t treat addiction—they profit from it, one stolen story at a time.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Undercover investigations with high personal stakes
• Neurodivergent protagonists bringing unique perspectives to detective work
• Medical/healthcare mysteries exposing institutional corruption
• Addiction recovery themes handled with sensitivity and authenticity
• Found family dynamics between characters supporting each other
• David vs. Goliath stories where the little guy fights massive corporations
• Psychological suspense that keeps you guessing until the final page

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⭐ Start the series with Book 1, or jump right into this standalone mystery—Zachary Goldman’s cases can be read in any order! ⭐

— an amazing and suspenseful story. It carries you away into a psychological tailspin that keeps you going in so many different directions.

— A really good piece of detective fiction with some novel and original features which keep the reader guessing until the last few pages.

— I love the way the investigation plays out…very interesting.  That is done very well. It held my interest. I very much wanted to find out the outcome…

— Very well written. [Zachary] is flawed with a capital F … In spite of his problems, he is a very sympathetic character and doggedly pursues the truth.

— [She Wore Mourning] made for a pleasant read while presenting an interesting story.

— What a great story. Fabulous plot with interesting and complex characters. I was totally involved into the wee hours. Many twists and left waiting until the end. Highly recommended

— Wow! I just finished it. In one day! I could not stop reading it! This book grabs hold of you from the start. It’s a very well written detective novel. It pulls you not the story and is very emotional. You feel for the characters. This is the first novel I have read by this author but it will not be my last. I highly recommend this book.

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