Sacrificed Lives – Beverley Brackett

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Sacrificed Lives by Beverley Brackett is a gripping Southern mystery novel set against the sweltering backdrop of small-town South Carolina. This suspenseful tale begins in 1966 when six-year-old twins Yvette and Yvonne vanish on a seemingly ordinary summer afternoon. Yvonne is never seen again, while Yvette is found traumatised and mute. Thirty years later, their cousin Harriet Ross returns to the same town to settle the twins’ mother’s estate — and finds herself compelled to uncover the truth about that tragic day.

As Harriet enlists the help of local lawyer Balt Monroe and private investigator Hollis “Doc” Halliday, the trio peel back layers of long-buried secrets. Their search reveals a disturbing history of racial prejudice, forbidden relationships, and murder, tightly controlled by a powerful state senator determined to keep the past hidden. Through careful investigation and old records, Harriet confronts not only the town’s dark legacy but also the ghosts of her own history.

Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric Southern mysteries with strong social themes, Sacrificed Lives is a haunting story of loss, courage, and the relentless pursuit of justice.