Mason Wiley believed he had finally found peace. Three years earlier, he left his legal career behind and moved his three daughters to Key West, far from the chaos of New York City. Determined to live out the life he and his late wife had dreamed of, Mason built a new rhythm—school drop-offs, boating, sunsets, and work that fit the slower pace of the Keys.

But when his oldest daughter Hannah suddenly goes missing, that fragile sense of stability shatters. As the frantic search unfolds, Mason is blindsided to learn he’s the prime suspect in the shocking murder of a local businessman. Caught between protecting his family and proving his innocence, Mason must navigate a web of secrets, suspicion, and betrayal in the very community he thought would keep them safe.

And as the clock ticks, he realizes the truth may be more dangerous than anything he left behind.

PUBLISHER AND ACCOLADES

Red Adept, February 2027

“This debut dives right into the action, no holds barred. Prepare to be so immersed into the Key West culture that you’ll taste the saltwater. Kipness delivers boat chases, a slew of suspects, and a surprise whodunnit that makes Gone Before the Tide everything a compelling mystery should be.”
-Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives

“With Gone Before the Tide, Rob Kipness serves up a visceral tale of sun-soaked intrigue, exploring the seedy underbelly of the idyllic Florida Keys while anchoring it all in a story that celebrates the unbreakable bonds of familial love.”
-Greg Wands, international bestselling coauthor of Trust Issues

“A sleek, compelling thriller with a murder at its core and the Florida Keys brought vividly to life. With richly drawn characters and steady, mounting suspense, Gone Before the Tide is an engrossing read from start to finish.”
-Sonya Sargent, Amazon bestselling author of Gravewater Lake

“A sharp, engrossing thriller, Gone Before the Tide combines the vivid setting , a compelling cast, and a murder that pulls the reader in at once. This is suspense fiction done right.”
-A.M. Strong, Amazon Bestselling Author of The Last Girl Left

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