The Weight of Consequence: A Riveting Detective Novel of Family Secrets, Betrayal, and Murder

Some murders destroy more than lives.
They destroy families.

For years, the Randolphs and the Harringtons were inseparable. Their children grew up together, and their friendship seemed unbreakable.

Until one night.

When the Randolphs' teenage daughter is found brutally murdered, suspicion falls on Pete Harrington, shattering decades of trust and turning lifelong friends into bitter enemies.

Called in to investigate, Detective Ashley Blackthorne Barrett and the Badger Ridge Detective Agency quickly discover that nothing about the case is as straightforward as it seems. Beneath the grief and accusations lies a tangled web of family secrets, lies, blackmail, and a crime buried decades in the past… one that someone has never forgotten.

As Ashley follows the trail, loyalties shift and hidden truths come to light. But the case becomes deeply personal when her troubled brother unexpectedly returns, dragging her into a dangerous situation that threatens everything she holds dear.

With tensions mounting and every suspect hiding something, Ashley must navigate a maze of deception and divided loyalties before old sins unleash deadly consequences.

Because the past never stays buried.
And sometimes, justice comes at a terrible price.

The Weight of Consequence is a gripping mystery thriller filled with shocking twists, family secrets, emotional conflicts, and unforgettable characters. Perfect for readers who enjoy Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, and Robert Dugoni.