This one gave me serious small-town-with-big-secrets vibes — and I was hooked. Bone Creek by Paula Gleeson is a slow-burn mystery with just the right amount of tension and character drama. Addie and her husband move to Bone Creek hoping for a reset, but of course, the town has other plans… especially once people start dying. 😬

I loved how atmospheric this book was — the setting felt like another character, and I could totally picture the creeping dread in every scene. Addie’s backstory hit me emotionally, and watching her lean back into her journalism instincts as things unraveled was so satisfying.

There were moments where the pacing dragged a little for me, but the payoffs were worth it. And the twists? Totally worked — grounded and believable but still got me.

If you’re into mysteries with layered characters, small-town tension, and an eerie, slow-building reveal, this one’s worth picking up.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC!