In “Deadly Secrets,” Mapleton’s police chief, Gordon Hepler, is faced with a fatal accident that leads to a string of mysterious events, including a grisly murder and a connection to a Nazi war criminal. As he navigates the small Colorado community and works with a big-city detective, he must unravel the secrets and protect the ones he loves, all while dealing with doubts about his abilities and promises made to his late mentor. This gripping novel delves into the lengths people will go to in order to protect their loved ones, all centered around a secret journal from WWII.