The Coldest Ground

Forty years after seven-year-old Michael Adkins vanished in southern Ohio, his case remains unresolved, with his remains eventually found near the original site. When Michael’s elderly mother brings a mysterious, detail-filled letter to Detective Jake Cashen, it sparks new hope and leads to uncovering a web of secrets and unexpected truths. Set against a backdrop of cold case investigation, conspiracy, and small-town secrets, this gripping crime thriller explores the enduring impact of a child's disappearance.