Clothesline Cipher

In Clothesline Cipher, Detective Eva van Lier is called to the scene of a seemingly ordinary suburban tragedy—but what she finds is anything but typical. A blue peg on a clothesline begins a haunting investigation, pulling her into a dark tapestry woven with familial trauma, forgotten childhood memories, and a series of chillingly symbolic murders. As Eva dives deeper into the mystery, the pegs and colors become a coded language—each murder tied not only to its victim but to emotions, histories, and unresolved ghosts from her own past. Alongside forensic analyst Malik, she races to decode the killer’s intentions, all while unraveling the threads of her fractured family life and the disappearance of her sister decades prior. This atmospheric and emotionally rich thriller explores memory, identity, and the healing power of confronting the shadows. With each chapter, readers are pulled into a vibrant yet unsettling world, where clotheslines carry secrets and every color tells a story. A powerful blend of psychological suspense and literary depth, Clothesline Cipher is for readers who crave stories that are both cerebral and deeply felt.