Killer Secrets

As alcohol lubricates the conversation at a 30^th high school reunion, Judy Bloom lets slip that she had an intimate relationship with a teacher while she was a student. More revelations follow, along with the news that the teacher kept a video camera hidden in his closet. When two classmates get to the retired teachers house, they find it abandoned with evidence he'd been dragged away.

Pine County deputies Floyd Swenson and Pam Ryan work their way through the videos, finding the victims evasive and unwilling to speak. Pam Ryan's growing cynicism spills into her personal life, driving her to a decision point with her new boyfriend who might not be ready for a lasting relationship with a cop.

Review Snippets

Praise for Family Trees (Winner of the 2018 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award for best fiction): "This compelling page turner intertwines the rich history of the area with contemporary societal issues."

Praise for The Deacon's Demise: "Hovey writes a well-researched story with characters who aren't just cardboard cutouts...the characters he carries from one story to the next could be neighbors."

Praise for Unforgettable: "Here's a nice tight thriller that kept me guessing until the last page."