Shadows in the Creek: A Dante Villehart Novel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798266967182)

"I liked this book most when it leaned into atmosphere and moral abrasion. Edenvale has that unnerving neatness some towns wear like a church coat, and Balfour is good at making its diners, archives, lawns, and charity rituals feel faintly accusatory." - LITERARY TITAN.

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WINNER of the LITERARY TITAN GOLD BOOK AWARD.
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"Shadows in the Creek" by Michael H. Balfour is an intriguing read. The pace was steady, with tension building in chapter after chapter. I had a hard time putting the book down; I was too invested to find out what would happen next." - 5 Stars, Readers' Favorite.

A young woman is dead-and the truth could destroy an entire town.
In Edenvale, secrets don't stay buried... they drown.

When disgraced investigative journalist Dante Villehart arrives in the quiet town of Edenvale, he's looking for escape-not another story. But the brutal murder of Lila Summers, a former intern he once mentored, pulls him back into the world he tried to leave behind.

Lila had been digging into something dangerous-an undercover investigation targeting the powerful Chue and Cavendish families, with whispers of ties to the mayor himself. When suspicion falls on Mark Chue, the mayor's privileged son, Dante quickly realizes the truth is far more tangled-and far more deadly.

Teaming up with Detective Ingrid Carlisle, Dante must navigate a web of corruption, lies, and buried motives before those responsible silence the truth for good. In Edenvale, everyone has something to hide-and some will kill to keep it that way.

Shadows in the Creek is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal, and the cost of uncovering the truth-where danger lurks beneath the surface, and nothing is as it seems.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Emotionally charged suspense
• Complex characters and moral dilemmas
• Twisty, character-driven mysteries
• Fans of Gillian Flynn, Dennis Lehane, and Kristin Hannah

Author: Michael Balfour
ISBN-13: 9798266967182
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2025
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d