Middletide; A Novel

In this haunting and atmospheric debut, a small town is shaken to its core after the suspicious death of a young, beautiful doctor. All signs point to Elijah Leith, a reclusive man who left the community years ago to chase big city dreams but returned to rekindle the love he abandoned. This thriller is perfect for fans of All Good People Here and Where the Crawdads Sing.

One quiet morning in the Puget Sound town of Point Orchards, the lifeless body of Dr. Erin Landry is discovered hanging from a tree on the property of Elijah Leith, the town's prodigal son and a failed writer. Sheriff Jim Godbout initially suspects suicide, but as he digs deeper, it becomes clear that Erin's death mirrors a scene from Elijah's own novel, hinting at foul play.

At thirty-three, Elijah has returned to his neglected childhood home, his writing career in ruins. Desperate for meaning, he immerses himself in restoring his father’s dilapidated cabin and rekindling his relationship with Nakita, the unforgettable girl from the nearby reservation whom he betrayed years ago.

As the town of Point Orchards turns against him, Elijah must fight to prove his innocence against an unexpected and cunning adversary, someone close enough to frame him for murder. This gripping literary thriller unravels a tale of love, loss, and revenge.