In Whisper Creek, Allison Brennan delivers a high-octane blend of suspense and small-town tension that keeps you looking over your shoulder. The story excels at building a sense of creeping dread, as a picturesque setting becomes the backdrop for a complex investigation where no one is exactly who they seem. Brennan’s hallmark is her ability to craft tough, capable characters who are forced to confront their own vulnerabilities while racing against a ticking clock. The pacing is relentless, but she still finds the heart in the story, grounding the action in real emotional stakes and the deep-seated secrets that can haunt a community for generations. It’s a gripping, "edge-of-your-seat" read that satisfies both the craving for a solid mystery and the need for a story with true grit.

This standalone thriller from Allison Brennan belongs on everyone's TBR pile.

After the sudden death of her husband, Ellen McKenna is doing everything she can to keep her Texas farm afloat. She and her family hope to expand their operation, but times are tough and making ends meet is more expensive than she imagined, much less trying to grow. Many of their neighbors in Cooke County have thrown in the towel and agreed to sell their farms to a local businessman, but despite similar pressure, Ellen refuses to let her dreams die.

When monster storms threaten land already water logged land, Ellen and her kids find themselves facing threats -- human and storm-related -- that will tests them to their limits.

Brennan has created a compelling thriller, complete with twists and surprises. She has also created a warm, compelling story of family fighting to hold on to each other, and to the land they love. Highly recommended. #WhisperCreek #NetGslley #SaltMarshAuthorSeries

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this novel. Allison Brennan knocked this one out of the park and I know I will be thinking about this book for a long time. We are following the members of the McKenna family as they navigate preparing their Texas farm for a wild storm, but the storm isn't the only problem they will face. I was hooked from the start. This book is full of action and I thought the pacing was perfect for a story that is primarily centered around one day. There were several expertly place flashbacks to provide context but it wasn't overdone or feel like filler. Highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fast paced thriller or an atmospheric rural escape.