Books like December Park by Ronald Damien Malfi
Harting Farms, a quiet suburb, hides a grim secret. In fall 1993 children start disappearing, and one is found dead. Local newspapers name the perpetrator the Piper, but darker monikers circulate. Five boys, determined to end the terror, embark on a perilous quest. Their search evolves into a painful journey of self‑discovery, forcing them to confront the hidden evils within their own community. Their friend, family, and neighbors all become suspects, and each boy risks becoming the next victim.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Ronald Damien Malfi
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