The Roses of May

Thriller Detective Fiction Psychological Thriller Noir

Description

In the aftermath of the Garden’s devastating discovery, FBI agents Brandon Eddison, Victor Hanoverian, and Mercedes Ramirez continue helping the rescued Butterflies rebuild their lives. As spring approaches, a disturbing pattern resurfaces: young women are being murdered in churches and left surrounded by flowers, signaling the return of a killer whose crimes have haunted families for years. When Priya Sravasti realizes that her own sister’s murder may be connected—and that she could be the killer’s next target—she becomes central to a dangerous investigation driven by grief, survival, and the need for closure. A tense psychological thriller, the novel explores trauma, resilience, and the fragile path toward healing while maintaining Dot Hutchison’s atmospheric, unsettling style.