When twenty-year-old Riley Bennett discovers a hidden cold-case file inside Room 17 of a rundown motel, she turns her curiosity into a viral TikTok investigation. What begins as a search for answers quickly transforms into an obsession that captivates millions.
Twenty years earlier, a young woman vanished during a mysterious night at Sunset Ridge.
No body. No arrest. No justice.
Now Riley is determined to uncover the truth.
Armed with a smartphone, a growing online following, and a complete inability to mind her own business, Riley teams up with her sarcastic best friend, Teo Alvarez, to unravel decades of secrets buried beneath the surface of Cedar Creek.
But someone is watching.
Someone who remembers what happened.
Someone who never expected the past to come back.
As Riley's investigation gains attention across social media, the line between detective and target begins to blur. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Perfect for fans of modern mystery thrillers, true-crime podcasts, found-family friendships, and dark humor, The Riley Files: Vanished at Sunset Ridge is the gripping first installment in a suspenseful series where every clue has an audience-and every secret has a follower.
Small town. Big dreams. Dark secrets. Some truths refuse to stay buried. A.J. Solano
