Three steps before dawn

In a tense, character-driven thriller set against the quiet resurgence of a small town, a frazzled nurse, an ambitious rookie cop, and a reclusive retired pilot converge in the hours before sunrise. As a missing-person case hooks their memories and fears, they must navigate a maze of secrets, shifting loyalties, and unexpected alliances. The approaching dawn compels each to confront personal ghosts, while an unseen clock ticks toward a perilous confrontation that could redefine their lives. Tension tightens, and truth arrives just as light breaks the horizon. A suspenseful, atmospheric exploration of trust and consequence.