The Fear of Drowning

The Fear Of Series: Book 3

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Genres

Suspense Thriller, Crime Mystery, Women Sleuths, Crime Thriller, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Abuse, Violence, and Profanity

Series

The Fear Of Series — Book 3

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Publication Date

Jan 27, 2026

Page Length

244 pages

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The Fear of Drowning

The Fear Of Series: Book 3

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

A missing girl. A cult above the law. A truth buried in the desert.

With no other options, Hannah’s estranged mother pleads for her help in finding her missing stepdaughter, Emily. Last seen at the secluded Seven Day Saints compound in the desolate Utah border town of Echo Canyon.

Reluctant at first, Hannah agrees to take the case and soon discovers that Seven Day Saints are ruled by one man, Kenneth Pratt—a maniacal leader with absolute power over his followers and influence that makes him nearly untouchable by the law. Under his control, the community is plagued by violence, polygamy, forced marriage, and accounts of sexual abuse.

With the help of another investigator, a reporter, and a former member who barely escaped with her life, Hannah goes undercover in Echo Canyon, determined to find Emily and expose the dark secrets of Seven Day Saints.

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Genres

Suspense Thriller, Crime Mystery, Women Sleuths, Crime Thriller, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Abuse, Violence, and Profanity

Series

The Fear Of Series — Book 3

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads, Amazon, or BookBub

Reader Spots Remaining

238

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Jan 27, 2026

Page Length

244 pages

Available Formats

ePub

Author

Scott C. Sterling is the author of The Fear of series, a crime-thriller trilogy. The Hannah Jacobs journey began with his debut novel, The Fear of Winter (January 2023), and continued with The Fear of Fire (May 2024). The explosive third installment, The Fear of Drowning—a dark psychological mystery, will be released in January 2026.

Non-fiction books include Teenage Degenerate, a memoir about drug addiction and growing up, and 33 Percent Rockstar: Music, Heartbreak and the Pursuit of Rock Stardom is a music autobiography about the vast majority of musicians who never achieve rock stardom.