Follow the Leads

After a dream honeymoon, Carly and Thorne return home to Lillington, North Carolina, a small town where everyday lives play out amidst a backdrop of hope, beliefs, prejudices, and love.

When a neighbor’s disturbing report leads to the discovery of a dead body, Police Chief Lolo turns to Thorne to help investigate. As Thorne follows the twisted trails of truth and mistaken identities, he uncovers shocking secrets.

Meanwhile, young divorcée Jennifer Ward relocates to Lillington with her son Kenny, seeking comfort from her father Vernon after years of estrangement. But adjusting to this unfamiliar small town is an immense challenge for Kenny. When Jennifer’s ex-husband turns up murdered, Thorne launches another investigation, enlisting the help of his former colleague Big Al.

In this close-knit community, the veneers of prestige, power and wealth mask guilt-ridden affairs and lies. Colorful locals, from politically incorrect figures to high and mighty titans, will captivate readers looking for their next compelling story.

Deborah Ann Reardon is a North Carolina author. She has had many hobbies since the age of 35, when she was introduced to creativity: painting in many media, pottery, beading, weaving, knitting, rug hooking, quilting, miniature bonsai trees, and more. She enjoyed making up stories for her children when they were young. Several years ago, she wanted to tell her story of struggles from her early life. So, she began her first novel, Through It All, which is a fictional biography. After completing that book, she found that she very much enjoyed writing stories and is currently working on her fifth novel.