Crossroads at Midnight

In the quiet town of Ashwood, mechanical engineer Charlie Bennett is drawn into a gripping mystery when Eleanor Finch, a beloved town historian, is found dead in her workshop. Eleanor’s death coincides with her work on restoring the town’s century-old clock tower. Clues left behind—a torn blueprint and a cryptic note implicating Charlie—thrust him into a tangled web of secrets.

As Charlie teams up with Lily, the town sheriff and his childhood sweetheart, and Margo, a returning journalist with a complex past, they uncover a conspiracy tied to the town’s founding families. The investigation reveals long-buried scandals, including land theft, corruption, and systematic oppression used to cement the families’ power. Their efforts to expose the truth bring them into direct conflict with powerful figures who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden.

Navigating personal tensions, dangerous confrontations, and moral dilemmas, Charlie and his allies strive to honor Eleanor’s legacy while unraveling Ashwood’s dark past. With the town’s future hanging in the balance, the trio faces difficult choices that test their loyalties and resilience.

This suspenseful tale blends mystery, romance, and intrigue, with a compelling narrative about the cost of uncovering the truth and the courage it takes to challenge entrenched systems.