THE PRICE YOU PAY Paperback

For private investigator Liam Devlin, the past is a ghost that refuses to stay silent. Years ago, a case went wrong, leaving a stain on his conscience and a void in his life. Now, a new client walks through his door, dredging up echoes of that old failure. A wealthy and influential family hires Liam to find their missing daughter, a young woman who vanished without a trace from her seemingly perfect life. As Liam delves into the investigation, he peels back layers of privilege and secrets, uncovering a tangled web of hidden resentments, illicit affairs, and long-buried lies. The deeper Liam digs, the more he realizes that this isn't a simple missing person case. The family's carefully constructed facade begins to crumble, revealing a darkness that mirrors the shadows of his own past. He finds himself drawn into a dangerous game where everyone has something to hide and the truth comes at a steep price. Haunted by his past mistakes and driven by a need for redemption, Liam must navigate a treacherous landscape of wealth, power, and deceit. He knows that finding the missing woman is only half the battle: uncovering the truth behind her disappearance might cost him more than he's willing to pay. The Price You Pay is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that explores the corrosive effects of secrets, the burden of guilt, and the lengths people will go to protect their carefully crafted worlds. With sharp prose and a twisting plot, this novel will keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation.