The Silent Witness: A Murder Mystery
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 21 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
When respected Judge Benjamin Harrison is found murdered inside his locked study, Detective Elijah Cross believes he's investigating a single homicide. But every clue uncovers another secret, every witness hides another lie, and every answer leads to a conspiracy that has remained buried for more than thirty years.
A mysterious white chess piece. A forgotten ledger. Hidden tunnels beneath Wayne County. A powerful organization known as the Harrison Six has manipulated justice from the shadows for decades-and they'll kill anyone who threatens to expose them.
With the help of his husband, Terrill, and Jonathan Mercer, the son of a murdered whistleblower, Elijah races against time to stop a ruthless killer before more innocent lives are lost. As the investigation unfolds, shocking betrayals, long-buried family secrets, and an unexpected mastermind force him to question everything he thought he knew about justice.
Packed with unforgettable twists, relentless suspense, and emotional depth, The Silent Witness is a gripping murder mystery where every clue matters, every secret has a price, and the truth refuses to stay buried.
Some secrets never stay buried.
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