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A woman disappears beneath the surface of a quiet lake… but she isn’t the only one hiding a secret.

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She thought she knew her father. Then she found the letters.

When Valerie Holden discovers love letters hidden in her father’s attic, she uncovers a romance he never mentioned—and a devastating fire buried in his past. The deeper she digs, the less she recognizes the man who raised her.

Some family secrets should never be uncovered.

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About Alan

About Alan

Alan Petersen writes psychological thrillers filled with dark secrets, mind games, and shocking twists. Originally from Costa Rica, he now lives in San Francisco with his wife and their chilled-out Chihuahua.

What they’re saying about my books!

Gripping.

I like to read books that are not run-of-the-mill plots. Throughout this story, I was wondering what came next. It was an interesting premise and well-written.

AMAZON REVIEWER

For IMPOSTER SYNDROME

I didn’t see that coming.

I’ve read a lot of thrillers but was truly surprised by his one it pivots to a different area in such a quick way that I almost missed it. I was really surprised by the ending that I did not expect.

AMAZON REVIEWER

For THE CASUAL DATE

Did Not Want to Put it Down.

This book had me hooked from the beginning. It definitely takes you for a loop and was so hard to put down.

Amazon Reviewer

For THE BASEMENT

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