A Cry in the Dark by Jessica R. Patch

Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder. 

As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him.

This is a complicated story that has a lot twists and turns.  John and Violet have pasts that they are trying to put behind them.  Violet has never felt love and knows nothing about being part of a normal family.  John had a wife who never wanted a child and went undercover weeks after their child was born.  Then she was killed.  This story brings them together.  As they search for a murderer, they discover they might be searching for the same person who destroyed their past.  

This is a good mystery that I recommend to all.

I was given this book by Love Inspired via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.