Menacing - Fading Shadows, #1

Megan's the sole key to exposing their sinister deeds. The townspeople know nothing of those shocking events, except those few who can't forget what happened decades ago. Can they ensure their secrets remain buried? Will it be too late before the guilty let their masks slip? Despite some people behaving in a distinctly creepy manner, Megan's desperate to belong. Probing into the town's murky past makes some locals resentful.
Her curiosity clearly poses a threat, as she's lured to an abandoned house outside town, assaulted, then left bound and gagged. This incident haunts Megan. She must get answers to the mystery, regardless of her safety!Matters escalate, with a rapid chain of alarming events, someone dies. The tragedy stirs media attention, intriguing a private detective, aware Megan's involvement is foolhardy. He's eager to help, suspecting there's more at stake.
What happened over two decades ago for people to remain completely silent?Megan is "a canary in a cage", who can't fly away. Time is tight, but she will not be easy prey!