A mystery novel set in Quilter County, Oregon, during the early 20th century.

Unravel the dark secrets of the Quilter family in "Murder in the Family," where past tragedies intertwine with the present. As Judith Quilter Whitefield returns from her lonely widowhood to confront her troubled brother Oscar and their father's legacy, the chilling echoes of a murder long buried resurface, threatening to tear the family apart once more. Can Judith uncover the truth before it’s too late?

Set against the backdrop of a chilly November, tensions arise as whispers of the Quilters' wealth and buried scandals fuel the community's intrigue. Judith's visit to see Oscar—struggling with haunting memories and fragile mental health—ignites a haunting investigation into their father's suspicious death nearly three decades prior. Was it truly an accident, or was it a sinister plot cloaked beneath familial loyalty? As Judith teams up with Dr. Joseph Elm and crime analyst Lynn MacDonald, layers of deceit unravel, revealing Oscar’s long-buried guilt and the emotional chaos within the Quilter lineage. Flashbacks to Henry Quilter’s eerie demise lead to profound questions about memory, guilt, and the shadows cast by family ties. Can they confront the haunting truth and heal the wounds of the past?

Join Judith, Oscar, and the gripping pursuit of a long-hidden killer in a tale where the past’s touch echoes dangerously in the present. "Murder in the Family" weaves a tapestry of suspense, psychological insight, and the relentless search for truth that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

• An enthralling mystery that explores deep familial connections and hidden secrets.
• A gripping narrative that alternates between a chilling past and a suspenseful present.
• Complex characters with emotional depth grappling with guilt and mental health.
• Richly detailed setting that immerses you in early 20th-century Oregon.
• Layered revelations that keep you guessing until the final page.
• A haunting exploration of memory, trauma, and the search for redemption.