Amateur detective, Cynthia Treadwell stumbles upon a chilling discovery during her morning photo shoot—a lifeless body with his face in the water beside a tranquil stream. Determined to unveil the truth, Miss Treadwell attempts to call the authorities, only to discover she’s in a dead zone. Upon leaving the area, she is abruptly silenced by an unseen assailant. Rendered unconscious, all evidence of the murder is removed. As Miss Treadwell awakens to a fog of confusion, she pieces together fragmented memories. Nothing is as it appears and the authorities doubt her story. With each step, she draws closer to danger, where those who wish to silence her are waiting. In this gripping tale of mystery, intrigue, with twists and turns added to increase the suspense, Cynthia Treadwell must prove her sanity without forfeiting her life.

"Kathleen Pennell has written this second mystery with a lovable and interesting woman as the lead. If you enjoy reading mysteries that happen to everyday people you'll enjoy "The Man At The Ruins". This is the second novel with Miss Cynthia Treadwell as the lead. She is a wonderfully intelligent woman who seems to arrives at a new place to take pictures and gets drawn into a mystery. As you will read the adventure, you'll think all the time, what plot twists lie ahead. Even when the book is finished, there are questions unanswered. You will enjoy reading this and her first." - Diane

"Cynthia Treadwell is not just hunting a killer, she's the prey they never saw coming. Cynthia Treadwell is drawn into another murder investigation but this time, she becomes the target. Miss Treadwell meets a man who is shrouded, not only in clothing, but also in mystery. She joins him on a park bench where he warns her that her life is in danger. He identifies himself as Benjamin Carter. His story takes her back twenty-five years to the murder of his aunt where two teenagers were falsely accused of the crime. Miss Treadwell knew the young men were innocent but was helpless to prove it. Benjamin Carter knows who murdered his aunt because he hired Charlie, a hitman, to kill her. With only a short time to live, Carter tests Cynthia Treadwell's courage and resolve to bring Charlie to justice. Charlie receives an anonymous phone call warning him that Benjamin Carter is about to reveal the truth to the police. He returns to Bedford to eliminate Benjamin Carter who is determined to rob him of his freedom. Within days, he realizes Carter is not his only threat. He must also deal with Cynthia Treadwell who is equally determined to see justice served. He devises a diabolical plan to ""kill two birds with one stone"". After Charlie liquidates Carter, it becomes a test of wits between Cynthia Treadwell and a seasoned hitman. In The Redemption of the Dead, she becomes the prey he never saw coming. The story will keep you riveted until the very end."