Tell Me Why

Hart's Ridge, Book 14

By: Kay Bratt

Narrated by: Mare Trevathan

In Hart's Ridge, secrets don't stay buried. They burn.

When a charred vehicle is found abandoned on the outskirts of town—with a body too damaged to identify inside—private investigator Taylor Gray is called to the scene. But nothing prepares her for the possibility that the victim might be someone she once called family.

As rumors swirl and grief ripples through Hart's Ridge, Taylor digs deep into the investigation, uncovering ties to a shady local business, a trail of hidden cash, and a growing list of people with something to hide. Every lead pulls her further into a dark web of corruption, addiction, and betrayal—and closer to a truth that someone is desperate to keep buried.

With her instincts sharp and her heart on the line, Taylor must race to connect the dots before another life is lost. Because in this town, justice isn't just personal—it's dangerous.

From Kay Bratt, bestselling author of the Hart's Ridge series, comes a gripping small-town mystery full of unforgettable characters, shocking twists, and emotional depth. Tell Me Why is perfect for fans of crime fiction, women sleuths, Southern suspense, and stories where family ties cut both ways.

©2025 Kay Bratt (P)2026 Podium Audio

EXCELLENT STORY WITH A SURPRISE ENDING!

I really enjoyed this book and loved catching up with so many of the characters from “Hart’s Ridge.”

The story begins with the murder of someone close to Taylor Gray. The rest of the story is mostly about Taylor and her former police partner, Shane, working the case.

New characters are introduced: Tullah Rose and her dysfunctional (really dysfunctional!) family.

Taylor and Shane eventually solve the case and the really big, bad guy is quite a surprise (I never saw it coming)!

My one complaint about this series remains the same as always — the narrator sets my teeth on edge. She doesn’t seem to realize that one’s voice is only supposed to go up at the end of a question. I don’t love the over-done Southern Georgia accent either. The narrator really makes my teeth grind when she does the voice of the elderly Skaggs mother. It is so screechy — like nails on a chalkboard!

The narrator may not affect everyone the same way, and my review of her is of course completely subjective.

The story itself was worth the credit I spent to hear it and I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.