Buried Secrets

Ella Perri’s grandfather left her a final warning:
“Find the box—and trust no one.”

After his sudden death, Ella inherits a diary filled with cryptic clues—and a secret tied to a decades-old disappearance in Italy. What begins as a search for answers quickly reveals a disturbing family story about what was buried in the vineyards long ago…and why no one ever spoke of it again.

As Ella follows the trail from New York to Italy, she uncovers a legacy of betrayal, erased truths, and a past someone is desperate to keep hidden. The closer she gets to the truth, the clearer it becomes: the danger isn’t coming from the outside—it’s coming from within her own family.

And some secrets don’t stay buried without reason.

Buried Secrets is a twist-filled psychological mystery about family secrets, hidden identities, and the price of uncovering the truth.

Secrets. Lies. Betrayal.

What readers are saying:

— “Transporting, twisty, and utterly enthralling.”

— “I was hooked from the first page—it’s not just a mystery, it’s an emotional journey.”

While part of a connected series, each book in the Ella Perri Mysteries can be enjoyed as a compelling standalone novel.

Continue the journey:

One Last Secret (Book 2) · Lies That Bind (Book 3) · Moment of Truth (Book 4)

Also, look for Ella Perri short stories and bonus materials on my author site.