More Than Truth
(2026)(The fifth book in the Ridge City Mystery series)
A novel by Kristen Chaney Beard
Some truths should stay buried. Others refuse to die.
When a convicted killer is released on new DNA evidence, Trent Williams thought the nightmare was over. Then a copycat murder rocks Ridge City—and his family becomes the target of a chilling message: You ruined my life.
As Trent races to uncover what really happened over a decade ago, he’s forced to face a devastating revelation: the killer’s obsession isn’t about revenge. It’s about redemption—and it began long before Trent ever wore a badge.
In More Than Truth, lies unravel, loyalties shatter, and the price of honesty might be the one thing Trent and Molly can’t afford to pay.
A haunting small-town thriller where love and lies collide
Genre: Romantic Suspense
When a convicted killer is released on new DNA evidence, Trent Williams thought the nightmare was over. Then a copycat murder rocks Ridge City—and his family becomes the target of a chilling message: You ruined my life.
As Trent races to uncover what really happened over a decade ago, he’s forced to face a devastating revelation: the killer’s obsession isn’t about revenge. It’s about redemption—and it began long before Trent ever wore a badge.
In More Than Truth, lies unravel, loyalties shatter, and the price of honesty might be the one thing Trent and Molly can’t afford to pay.
A haunting small-town thriller where love and lies collide
Genre: Romantic Suspense