It was his first time burying the body. On the quiet island of Nantucket, aspiring author Rob McGlynn arrives during the quiet off-season winter. He and his wife had always dreamed of visiting, but devastating circumstances led to him visiting in her memory instead. The small village where he had rented a cottage was supposed to be quiet, the perfect escape for him. But flickers in the shadows, voices in the night, and unexpected dreams disrupt his solitude. Using his grief to shove aside his concerns, Rob focuses instead on starting his first novel. He plunged the shovel into the sandy soil. The blade, scraping a shell, sounded out in agony as the steel violated the earth. Befriending a neighbor, she shares a secret with Rob that turns his world on its head. Neither she nor the quiet village are what they appear to be. There is a malevolent force loose on the island and she needs Rob's help to expose it. Somehow his new friend has first hand knowledge of it all. The body can't be found this time. Rob’s quiet retreat turns into a locked battle with a wealthy and respected member of Nantucket society. Unknown to locals, Rob’s efforts only manage to arouse suspicions about his intentions, and whether or not he’s truly a newcomer to the island. He filled the hole and smoothed the surface of the sand. Finally it was done. Will Rob succeed in exposing the evil that lurks on this idyllic island? Can he turn the harsh focus of truth to where it really belongs? Can he help his neighbor at last find the justice she is seeking? She watched as he rested on his shovel and smiled wickedly. It was most certainly not done. In this fast paced thriller, the thin veil between the living and the dead unravels, revealing the terrifying lesson that NOT ALL BODIES STAY BURIED.