Clouds Over Katahdin

A psychological mystery where danger moves beneath the surface—and trust can turn without warning.

When retired psychologist Johanna Kincaid travels to northern Maine to help an old friend harvest her herbal tea garden, she expects a season of hard work and quiet reflection. Instead, she finds a pattern of sabotage. Equipment fails. Accidents escalate. And it becomes clear that someone wants Norah Jordan-Minsky out of the way.

What begins as a series of unsettling incidents quickly turns into something far more deliberate—and far more dangerous. From a remote mountainside beneath the shadow of Katahdin to a violent river run that nearly turns deadly, Johanna is drawn into a tightening web of deception, fractured loyalties, and long-buried motives.

Relying on her expertise in behavioral science—and a disciplined intuitive awareness shaped by ancient practices—she begins to uncover what others refuse to see: This isn't chaos. It's design.

And if she misreads it, the outcome won't be another close call—it will be irreversible.

Clouds Over Katahdin is the second installment in the Johanna Kincaid Mystery Series—character-driven psychological mysteries that blend real-world stakes with a subtle, grounded mystical edge.

Perfect for readers of William Kent Krueger and Anne Hillerman who are drawn to atmospheric suspense, strong female leads, and investigations where intuition is as powerful as evidence.

Inside you'll find:

•A psychologically sharp, morally grounded heroine
•A high-stakes small-town mystery under pressure
•Outdoor survival, environmental tension, and escalating danger
•A female-led investigative presence
•The interplay of intuition and evidence in uncovering truth

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