The First Stone by J R Wood
The First Stone by J R Wood (Marie Barber Mystery)
English | 2025 | Mystery & Thriller
When the body of Sarah Morrow, a young girl with a troubled past, is discovered in an abandoned house, the peaceful façade of the small midwestern town of Cedar Bluff begins to crack.
Marie Barber, the town’s soon-to-be-ex-detective, is known more for her drinking than her investigative skills. She is called upon to unravel the mystery surrounding Sarah’s death, and Marie is determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost.
Marie confronts a complex web of secrets and lies. From the murky streets frequented by the town’s more unsavory characters to the hidden lives of Cedar Bluff’s seemingly upstanding citizens, every lead brings her closer to a truth that everyone is desperate to keep hidden. While dealing with her own emotional turmoil. she is drawn deeper into a world of deception where the lines between innocence and guilt blur.
