Snake Pond: Secrets, Survival, and Danger in the Tennessee Woods

A vanished trail. A hidden truth. A woman who won’t back down.

Franklin County, Tennessee, 1930s-Three men disappear without a trace in the dense, mist-covered woods of Bear Mountain. The locals believe secrets don’t stay buried for long, but this time, the truth is proving just as elusive as the wilderness itself.

Dr. Lucy Cameron isn’t one to back down. A medical researcher and physician, she’s used to standing apart in a town where women are expected to be silent. But when the local sheriff asks for her help-not for her medical expertise, but because she knows the mountain better than anyone-Lucy is pulled into a dangerous search for answers.

What begins as an investigation into missing men soon unravels into something far more sinister. Small-town politics, unchecked power, and deeply rooted prejudice work against her at every turn. As Lucy pushes forward, she realizes someone is willing to kill to protect their secrets-and she’s just stepped into their sights.

With danger closing in and no one to trust, Lucy must decide just how far she’s willing to go to expose the truth. In a place where justice is never guaranteed, survival may come at the highest cost of all.

Perfect for fans of atmospheric Southern mysteries and fearless heroines, Snake Pond delivers tension, suspense, and a gripping race against time.