Primal Instinct: Book 1 Chapter 1 -The Empty Bedroom

One missing child.

One untouched bedroom.

One clue everyone else missed.

When billionaire Ethan Hawthorne's eight-year-old daughter disappears without a trace, the police find a room that appears perfectly ordinary. No forced entry. No ransom note. No evidence.

Private investigator Avery Blackwell isn't convinced.

Gifted with extraordinary senses that allow her to notice what others overlook, Avery uncovers a trail of nearly invisible clues hidden in plain sight—fresh pine sap, the scent of ocean salt where it shouldn't exist, a stuffed rabbit moved just enough to matter, and microscopic traces that point toward something far more sinister.

With every discovery, one terrifying truth becomes impossible to ignore:

The bedroom wasn't left spotless.

It was staged.

As the first pieces of an intricate mystery fall into place, Avery realizes she's hunting someone meticulous, patient... and always one step ahead.

Perfect for readers who love atmospheric mysteries, sharp investigators, cinematic suspense, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, The Empty Bedroom is the gripping opening chapter of the Primal Instinct series—where every clue matters, every detail has a purpose, and the truth is never where anyone expects it to be.