Falmouth Shadows by Kimberly Thomas

When his family’s cold case warms up, Ian Railings is thrust into the heart of his mother, Kelly’s dark past—a mystery that’s haunted the Wilson family and the serene town of Falmouth for over forty years.

Ian, a badge-wearing echo of his father’s legacy, has been tormented by the void his mother’s unsolved death left behind. Now, new evidence emerges, igniting a fire within him that could lead to the truth. The quest consumes him; he’s on the brink of unearthing a secret that has lurked in the shadows for decades.
His investigation spirals, entangling him with the enigmatic Eric Taylor, a figure whose ties to Kelly’s death are as mysterious as they are deep. The deeper Ian digs, the more perilous the journey becomes. With the entire Falmouth Police Department at his back and the unyielding support of the Wilsons, the race is on to peel back the layers of deceit.
Every clue, every witness, every long-buried secret brings Ian closer to the closure he craves—but at what cost? As the truth beckons, danger mounts, and the stakes soar higher than ever.

In “Falmouth Shadows,” the third gripping installment of the series, stakes are high, and the pursuit of justice is relentless. Join Ian as he battles against time, unravels a web of lies, and confronts what it means to finally let go. Will Ian find the answers he seeks, or will his obsession be his downfall?
Prepare for a heart-pounding journey where the past and present collide, and finding peace means fighting for it. Can Ian close the case that’s defined his life, or will his mother’s ghost forever loom over Falmouth’s tranquil waters?