Stone Won't Tell

<p><b>When the line between friend and foe blurs and the past refuses to stay buried everything rests on who you trust.</b></p><p>Tess Evans is ready for a fresh start. Leaving behind strained relationships on Vancouver Island she heads to remote Edwards Lake Alberta to begin a new career teaching at the local elementary school. But as she settles into her new life Tess quickly realizes that the seemingly quaint and welcoming town harbours dark secrets.</p><p>In this tight-knit community-where word travels fast and appearances can be deceiving-Tess is drawn to a kind-hearted captivating resident with deep ties to the town. But is his warmth genuine or does he too conceal a hidden truth?</p><p>As winter closes in and the town's secrets begin to unfold Tess becomes entangled in the life of Stone a selective mute child whose silence hides a history of trauma. And the closer she gets to uncovering the truth behind Stone's recent devastating loss the more Tess realizes that her own safety is at risk.</p>Blending suspense romance and self-discovery <i>Stone Won't Tell</i> is a gripping story about resilience the unexpected paths we take when searching for a place to belong and the shadows that lurk even in the most welcoming of places.