Trust No One
- Judith D Collins
- May 3
- 2 min read
By: Mary Burton
ISBN: 9781662530333
Publisher: Montlake
Publication Date: 09/15/2026
Format: Paperback
My Rating: TBR (ARC)
A woman’s unexpected return to her isolated family estate puts her in a killer’s path in this shocking suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton.
After seventeen years away, public defender Raine Hale returns to her family’s crumbling Virginia estate when her estranged cousin Maria is hospitalized following a near-fatal cyanide poisoning. As sole beneficiary of Hale House and guardian to Maria’s five-year-old daughter, Molly, Raine confronts a troubling legacy she vowed never to revisit—and is thrust into a deadly mystery.
But she can’t trust anyone. Maria’s husband has a violent past and crushing debts. Raine’s manipulative ex refuses to sign divorce papers and won’t stay away. Her former high school lover, now the lead detective on Maria’s case, views everyone as a suspect, including Raine. And a brutal client who nearly killed her just got out of jail.
When people begin dying, Hale House becomes as dangerous as the secrets it holds. With a killer circling closer and Molly’s life in her hands, Raine must unravel generations of family deceptions before she becomes the next victim buried in the family plot.
What is this book about?
A woman returns to her family’s isolated Virginia estate—and walks straight into a killer’s path—in this gripping psychological suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton.
Plot Summary
After seventeen years away, public defender Raine Hale returns to her crumbling family estate in Virginia when her estranged cousin, Maria, is hospitalized after a near-fatal cyanide poisoning.
Now the sole beneficiary of Hale House—and guardian to Maria’s five-year-old daughter, Molly—Raine is forced to confront a past she swore she’d never revisit. What begins as a reluctant homecoming quickly turns into a deadly investigation.
Why is Raine Hale in danger?
Raine is surrounded by suspects—and every one of them has something to hide:
Maria’s husband has a violent past and mounting debts
Raine’s manipulative ex refuses to let her go
The lead detective—her former high school lover—doesn’t trust her
A former client who nearly killed her has just been released from prison
As tensions rise, it becomes clear: the truth is buried deep within Hale House—and someone is willing to kill to keep it there.
What makes this a must-read thriller?
Isolated estate setting with a dark family legacy
Multiple suspects and shifting motives
Psychological tension and escalating danger
Strong female protagonist forced to face her past
The Stakes
When bodies begin to surface, Hale House becomes more dangerous than ever. With a killer closing in and a child depending on her, Raine must uncover generations of family secrets—before she becomes the next victim buried on the property.
About the Author
Mary Burton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty romance and suspense novels, including What She Saw, Another Girl Lost, The House Beyond the Dunes, and The Lies I Told. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband. For more information, visit www.maryburton.com.
