Books by Reyus Mammadli

Etched Intent

A dark and atmospheric psychological thriller with shocking twists

Book One of the Personal Verdict Series

Etched Intent takes place in the snowbound village of Blackwood, isolated from the outside world during a harsh winter. When the decapitated body of horse trader Jacob Green is discovered in his own stable, the quiet isolation shatters. Sheriff Jeff Arlington — respected for his fairness and practical sense — steps into the role of investigator, despite never handling a murder case before.

Jeff believes the killer is someone from within the village. To solve the crime, he gathers a group of locals he deems clever and reliable — though he cannot rule out that one of them may be the killer. As suspicion spreads and a second body is discovered, a burlap doll is found placed beside the corpse — a chilling signature left by the murderer.

What begins as a pursuit of justice evolves into something deeper. The story challenges assumptions, forces reckonings, and leaves the reader not only questioning their judgment of the killer — but perhaps seeing themselves differently by the final page.

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