Cold Ashes

When a fire uncovers a decades-old skeleton in an abandoned house, veteran fire investigator Jack Mercer and detective Sarah Delgado reopen a cold case linked to a young woman's disappearance in 1994. Their investigation reveals a web of corruption, hidden motives, and urban redevelopment secrets that have long plagued the community of North St. Louis. As they uncover evidence of greed and betrayal connected to the infamous Garfield Avenue, the pursuit of justice takes on dangerous stakes. Set against the backdrop of real-world urban renewal issues, this thriller explores how some secrets refuse to stay buried and how truth can come back to haunt the present.