Teaching Moments

In the tranquil but deceptive small town of Cedar Peak, Idaho, Max Boucher is far from his Seattle roots, hired to find a missing horse. But upon arrival, Max stumbles into something much more sinister—a chilling murder scene. The victim, found with a crossbow bolt lodged deep, hints at a brutality Max can't ignore.

A serial killer gets away with murder. Or does she?

A mysterious confession underlines the story. But motives and hidden grudges abound in a small town, and everyone seems to know everyone else’s business. Someone wants Max off the case, and he has no idea why. 

Means, motive, and opportunity elude him, and the only thing keeping Max sane is his canine companion, Russ. Clue after clue seems to point to only one solution.

A Town Full of Secrets

In Cedar Peak, secrets fester like hidden wounds. Every resident harbors shadows, and as Max peels back layers of deceit, he discovers unsettling truths about his clients—and perhaps more dangerously, about himself. With each new revelation, Max is driven to question motives, means, and opportunities, but answers remain just out of reach.

An Unseen Threat

Someone in town wants Max gone, pushing him to the brink of his investigative limits. The deeper he digs, the more perilous his situation becomes. With only his loyal dog, Russ, to keep him grounded, Max must navigate through a barrage of hidden grudges and obscured truths.

A Twist That Will Leave You Breathless

As the stakes escalate, Max finds himself too close to see the chilling solution. With only one missing piece left to the puzzle, the final twist is one you won’t see coming.

“Sharp, nail-biting prose that will keep you turning page after page.” — Vincent Zandri

Fans of Dean Koontz and Caroline Peckham will find Max Boucher a compelling new hero in this gripping serial killer thriller. Teaching Moments is not just a story of murder and mystery but a riveting exploration of the darkest corners of human nature—where every moment has the potential to be deadly, and every lesson could be your last.