Closure. A Venus Sinclair Mystery, #1

Venus Sinclair, an unassuming local pastor on the serene South Shore of Long Island, never anticipated being drawn into a sinister labyrinth of mystery and danger. When a grief-stricken woman, burdened by decades of sorrow, approaches her seeking aid in finding her missing son, Venus is initially reluctant to intervene. However, fate takes a chilling turn when the woman suddenly dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving Venus haunted by guilt and a growing sense of foreboding. Determined to uncover the truth, Venus delves into the woman's troubled past, only to find herself ensnared in a web of dark secrets and looming threats.
As she digs deeper, those connected to the deceased woman inexplicably vanish, sending shivers down Venus's spine. Each disappearance becomes a haunting reminder of the sinister forces lurking beneath the tranquil surface of her community. But amidst her relentless pursuit of answers, Venus finds her own life unraveling. Her once orderly existence is shattered as the specter of long-buried tragedies emerges, threatening everything she holds dear.
With time slipping away and the shadows of the past encroaching on her present, Venus must navigate treacherous waters, balancing her duties as a pastor with the relentless pursuit of justice. Can she untangle the sinister threads before she becomes the next victim of a chilling conspiracy that refuses to stay buried?