Every mind holds a secret. Some are more deadly than others. Nightshade County Sheriff Thomas Shepherd is a successful model for every law enforcement officer with autism. He leads an idyllic life in his uncle’s old home along Wolf Lake and is planning to marry private investigator Chelsey Byrd. But when a star athlete’s girlfriend disappears while camping, everyone blames the boyfriend. He’s volatile and dangerous. Did he murder the girl and bury her in the woods? The sheriff’s gut tells him there’s more to the story than the boyfriend is willing to admit. The more he digs into the case, the more he worries someone is hiding a dark secret. Is the boy a killer. Or is he the next victim?

When obsessive love turns to evil… A nine-year-old girl vanishes from Wolf Lake without a trace, and Agent Neil Gardy with the FBI believes the disappearance is related to a potential kidnapping case in Michigan. A child predator is loose in Nightshade County. And it’s Halloween night. Sheriff Thomas Shepherd can’t escape the feeling that the two missing girls are part of a larger investigation. The deeper he digs, the closer he comes to hell. Children venture into the night to celebrate Halloween, heedless of the sheriff’s warnings. Is a dark presence watching?

Two bizarre deaths. One sadistic murderer. And the sheriff tasked with catching him. A decorated police officer is found dead in a farmer's field, covered in what appear to be wasp stings. Except it's almost Thanksgiving in New York, and three inches of snow cover the ground. Days later, a prominent businessman with a fear of heights leaps from Harmon's tallest skyscraper. Are the deaths related? Working beside Raven Hopkins and the private investigators of Wolf Lake Consulting, Sheriff Thomas Shepherd pieces together an unsolvable puzzle. The deeper Thomas digs, the more certain he is the victims concealed secrets that got them killed. Now someone is following the investigators. Someone who doesn't want them to learn the truth. Can the sheriff save his friends and family from a demented murderer?

An escaped murderer hunts the wilderness. And a killer storm is thundering toward Wolf Lake. When a dangerous criminal escapes police custody, the sheriff's department rushes to catch him. The unhinged convict is leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. At the same time, Thomas Shepherd and Chelsey plan a long overdue vacation on Laurel Mountain. But the worst storm in decades is dead set on striking the mountain, and the snow threatens to strand them. With no cell phone coverage and the storm playing havoc with the power grid and communications, Thomas and Chelsey must survive the elements, unaware the killer is near. Can the sheriff's department reach Thomas before it's too late?

The girl vanished after her thirteenth birthday, leaving her family and friends desperate for answers. But the case went cold. Cold as a dead body . . . Small town sheriff Thomas Shepherd is recovering from a traumatic encounter with a vicious killer. His psychiatrist urges him to avoid kidnapping and murder cases until his mind processes the nightmarish battle. But when another girl disappears, Thomas has no choice but to lead the investigation. Challenged by Asperger's syndrome, the sheriff must balance his duty and mental wellbeing. Clues surface that a deadly cult is operating outside of Wolf Lake. Is the cult responsible for the abductions? Thomas and his team races to save the teenagers. But horror lurks beneath the surface, even as it hides in plain sight. A page-turning mystery and thriller from bestselling Amazon author Dan Padavona. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons, and Lisa Regan.

The past returns to haunt Thomas Shepherd. When a peculiar figurine arrives at the sheriff's department, Thomas Shepherd's instincts scream danger. At first glance, it appears to be a harmless ivory sculpture. Until the medical examiner uncovers the horrifying truth. The gift was crafted from human bone . Haunted by his past, Thomas unravels the intricate web of The Carver, a malicious killer with a penchant for causing suffering. As the body count rises, Thomas must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and violence. Will he outsmart a madman whose sadistic desires know no bounds? The Carver is a relentless rollercoaster of suspense, fear, and unexpected twists that will leave dark thriller enthusiasts breathless.

In the shadowy corners of Wolf Lake, a small town filled with secrets, a series of chilling murders paralyze the community. Women who live alone are found dead, each with an ominous calling card beside their bodies—a dead crow. Sheriff Thomas Shepherd zeroes in on a suspect, while Raven Hopkins, a private investigator with an instinct for truth, becomes entangled in the investigation. She's the only person who believes in the suspect's innocence, putting her at odds with Thomas and the sheriff's department. As Thomas delves deeper into the case, the murders continue, each one more horrifying than the last. Time is running out, and the killer seems to be one step ahead. Can Thomas catch the killer before another life is lost? Or will Raven's belief in a murderer’s innocence lead her down a path from which there's no return? From bestselling Amazon author Dan Padavona, "In the Shadow of the Raven" is a heart-pounding serial killer thriller and mystery. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbø, Gillian Flynn, and Michael Connelly, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.