Only the Dead Within

About the book

Gold Creek, Michigan, is known for its mysterious missing persons cases, unsolved murders, and the legend of an eternally blood-thirsty grave digger’s ghost. The town also has a grim reputation due to the wealthy, ruthless Gold family, who operate the local funeral home and cemetery - and are suspected to be behind it all . . .

Another teenager has disappeared from Gold Memorial Gardens, and Child Protective Services Investigator Claire Underwood is determined to find him. For Claire, this case is personal as she lost a friend in that same cemetery years ago.

Despite authorities labeling the missing teens as runaways and local legend blaming the ghost of the murderous grave digger, known as the ‘Ghouls,’ Claire suspects the Gold family's involvement in the disappearances and recent murders. Noah Gold, whom Claire went to high school with, is quiet yet intense, leading her to believe he has secrets to hide.

Noah is eager to distance himself from his deceitful family and is determined to uncover the truth alongside Claire, in hopes of dispelling the grave digger legend once and for all. As they team up, they face mortal danger, but with the help of the local sheriff - whose own brother vanished years ago - they stand a chance of survival. However, the truth they uncover is more terrifying than any ghost . . .