Midnight Ridge: A completely gripping mystery thriller (Detective Ellie Reeves) - Softcover

Herron, Rita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 180550634X ISBN 13: 9781805506348

Publisher: Bookouture, 2026

Synopsis

She dug the heels of her shoes into the soil as he dragged her toward the ledge. Rocks skittered down the embankment. Leaves covered the ground, crunching as she fought. “Please don’t kill me,” she pleaded. “I can’t leave my daughter…”

When the call comes in that sixteen-year-old Minnie Benton’s body has been found at the bottom of Midnight Ridge, Detective Ellie Reeves is first on the scene. The local sheriff insists that Minnie’s death is a suicide… but Ellie can’t believe this beautiful young girl would kill herself in such a brutal way. When a witness confirms there were two people up on the ridge, and Ellie finds strands of Minnie’s dark hair in the thorny bushes, the thought of Minnie’s terrified final moments sends a shiver down her spine.

Minnie’s suicide note should provide answers but instead brings a shocking new twist to the case. The note is addressed to her baby daughter Iris, and as Ellie dispatches her team to hunt for the little girl, she can’t forget the shaky handwriting, as if Minnie was forced to write it. And Minnie’s love for Iris shines through. Why would she leave her daughter all alone in the world?

Desperate for answers and to find Iris, Ellie discovers that in the past year two other teenage girls plummeted to their deaths from Midnight Ridge, written off as suicides. But when Ellie realizes that they both left much-loved babies behind, she knows she is dealing with a serial predator.

With no sign of Iris anywhere, a call about a young mother and her baby missing from a nearby town fills Ellie with dread. Her mind races as she tries to get inside the head of this depraved killer. Can she stop their deadly mission before they claim another victim?

This completely addictive and jaw-dropping crime thriller will have your heart pounding as you fly through the pages! Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot.

What everyone is saying about Midnight Ridge:

“A gripping thriller that weaves mystery and emotion into a heart-pounding narrative. It was suspenseful, emotional, and had me in tears at times… More, please! I would recommend this book. I can't wait to see what is next for Ellie and Cord.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Completely addictive and jaw-dropping… Your heart will be pounding as you fly through the pages” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Twists and turns that made this a captivating read. I highly recommend” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“Jam packed full of suspense and action. Ellie is such a badass. More please!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“This was a 5-star read. I started this book last night and just finished. This book kept me hooked from the prologue.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

“Fantastic… addictive… fast-paced, totally blindsided me.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

“A must-read for those who love books that make your head spin, your heart beat faster and your emotions run high! It was jam-packed full of suspense, an edge of your seat and reading in one sitting kinda book!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Edition details

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 180550634X
• ISBN 13: 9781805506348
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392