Ashes at Dawn

In the quiet village of Wrenford, the truth has been buried for a reason.When Mara Ellison sees a mysterious stranger standing among the graves before dawn, she knows something is wrong. The man vanishes into the mist, leaving behind only a damaged bootprint, a cryptic message, and a trail of questions surrounding the suspicious death of Harold Vale.As whispers spread and the village closes ranks, Mara uncovers hidden passages, missing records, and secrets that powerful people will do anything to protect. Every clue draws her deeper into a web of lies where old grudges, forgotten crimes, and buried truths refuse to stay hidden.With the stranger always one step ahead and the evidence turning to ashes, Mara must discover who he really is - before the next secret is buried forever.A gripping mystery of suspicion, betrayal, and hidden darkness, Ashes At Dawn asks one haunting question: when the smoke clears, who will be left standing?