Sanctuary by V.V. James

In a small, seemingly idyllic town, the death of a high school quarterback sets off a chain of events that unravels the community's tightly held secrets. As suspicion falls on the mother of his ex-girlfriend, who is also the town's only witch, tensions rise, and long-standing prejudices come to the surface. The investigation delves into the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and the fear of the unknown, revealing that the true danger lies not in the supernatural, but in the darkness within the human heart.

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