City of Strangers

American backcountry. A missing girl. A detective who is running from his past — and finds himself at the center of new mysterious events.

The mysterious disappearance of a young flower shop owner has shaken the quiet mountain town of Hilton.... Experienced detective Oliver Stone from Seattle takes on the investigation. This is his last case: after the death of his wife, he plans to retire from service. Gradually, Oliver begins to unravel a web of lies, personal connections, and dangerous omissions. The local sheriff reduces everything to a runaway, but the missing girl's friend is sure: something terrible has happened.

The trail leads to dense forests, an old dump, suspiciously secretive witnesses, and clues that seem intentionally misleading. And the deeper Oliver digs, the stronger his feeling grows that the target is... him.

Oppressive silence, fragile truth, and too many people with something to hide. This is more than an investigation — it's a struggle to survive in a world where the past does not die. A slow-burning and poignant thriller that is hard to put down.