Bitter Past
CJ Carmichael
A missing woman. A small-town sheriff. A cold case no one wants solved.
Twenty years ago, a young hiker vanished in the Montana wilderness. No body. No suspects. No answers. New sheriff Zak Waller has always believed it was murder—now, he finally has the power to prove it. But without evidence, he’s chasing a ghost.
Then, a new death shakes Lost Trail, drawing investigative journalist Joelle Medler into town. As she and Zak uncover long-buried secrets, someone else is watching—someone who has kept the truth hidden for almost two decades and is willing to kill again to keep it that way.
The deeper they dig, the deadlier the investigation becomes. Can Zak and Joelle expose the past before someone else dies?
A gripping police procedural with small-town intrigue and heart-pounding twists—perfect for fans of C.J. Box and Karin Slaughter.
Duration - 7h 1m.
Author - CJ Carmichael.
Narrator - Marcus Barton.
Published Date - Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2025 CJ Carmichael ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
CJ Carmichael
Marcus Barton
Bitter Root Mysteries
Tule Publishing
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
A missing woman. A small-town sheriff. A cold case no one wants solved. Twenty years ago, a young hiker vanished in the Montana wilderness. No body. No suspects. No answers. New sheriff Zak Waller has always believed it was murder—now, he finally has the power to prove it. But without evidence, he’s chasing a ghost. Then, a new death shakes Lost Trail, drawing investigative journalist Joelle Medler into town. As she and Zak uncover long-buried secrets, someone else is watching—someone who has kept the truth hidden for almost two decades and is willing to kill again to keep it that way. The deeper they dig, the deadlier the investigation becomes. Can Zak and Joelle expose the past before someone else dies? A gripping police procedural with small-town intrigue and heart-pounding twists—perfect for fans of C.J. Box and Karin Slaughter. Duration - 7h 1m. Author - CJ Carmichael. Narrator - Marcus Barton. Published Date - Thursday, 15 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 CJ Carmichael ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:09
Dedication
Duration:00:00:09
Chapter 1
Duration:00:30:09
Chapter 2
Duration:00:18:18
Chapter 3
Duration:00:13:14
Chapter 4
Duration:00:22:31
Chapter 5
Duration:00:48:28
Chapter 6
Duration:00:37:33
Chapter 7
Duration:00:28:26
Chapter 8
Duration:00:31:28
Chapter 9
Duration:00:28:51
Chapter 10
Duration:00:28:58
Chapter 11
Duration:00:18:53
Chapter 12
Duration:00:31:34
Chapter 13
Duration:00:25:41
Chapter 14
Duration:00:10:48
Chapter 15
Duration:00:27:34
Chapter16
Duration:00:17:26
Thank yous
Duration:00:00:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:19