Before the Curtain Falls
Before the Curtain Falls by C.L. Watson

The vanishings have gone on for decades. Always on March 19th. Always at midnight. No bodies. No return.

When sound engineer Micah Fenwick arrives in the unnervingly quiet town of Welton Hollow to repair its ancient bell tower, he expects creaking gears and dusty rafters, not a place where every street feels rehearsed, every shadow seems to follow, and the locals speak in half-finished lines. Partnering with sharp-witted librarian Hazel Archer, whose mother was among the forty-seven missing, Micah begins to see the town for what it is: a stage set for a deadly performance.

As the date of the next disappearance looms, Micah and Hazel must navigate cryptic maps, poisoned props, and a network of watchers who already know their every move. Breaking free means stepping off the script entirely, if they can survive long enough to rewrite the ending.

Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Gone Girl, Before the Curtain Falls blends suspense, psychological mystery, and haunting atmosphere into a story you won't be able to put down...or forget.
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Before the Curtain Falls
Before the Curtain Falls by C.L. Watson

The vanishings have gone on for decades. Always on March 19th. Always at midnight. No bodies. No return.

When sound engineer Micah Fenwick arrives in the unnervingly quiet town of Welton Hollow to repair its ancient bell tower, he expects creaking gears and dusty rafters, not a place where every street feels rehearsed, every shadow seems to follow, and the locals speak in half-finished lines. Partnering with sharp-witted librarian Hazel Archer, whose mother was among the forty-seven missing, Micah begins to see the town for what it is: a stage set for a deadly performance.

As the date of the next disappearance looms, Micah and Hazel must navigate cryptic maps, poisoned props, and a network of watchers who already know their every move. Breaking free means stepping off the script entirely, if they can survive long enough to rewrite the ending.

Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Gone Girl, Before the Curtain Falls blends suspense, psychological mystery, and haunting atmosphere into a story you won't be able to put down...or forget.
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Before the Curtain Falls

Before the Curtain Falls

by Chris Watson
Before the Curtain Falls

Before the Curtain Falls

by Chris Watson

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Before the Curtain Falls by C.L. Watson

The vanishings have gone on for decades. Always on March 19th. Always at midnight. No bodies. No return.

When sound engineer Micah Fenwick arrives in the unnervingly quiet town of Welton Hollow to repair its ancient bell tower, he expects creaking gears and dusty rafters, not a place where every street feels rehearsed, every shadow seems to follow, and the locals speak in half-finished lines. Partnering with sharp-witted librarian Hazel Archer, whose mother was among the forty-seven missing, Micah begins to see the town for what it is: a stage set for a deadly performance.

As the date of the next disappearance looms, Micah and Hazel must navigate cryptic maps, poisoned props, and a network of watchers who already know their every move. Breaking free means stepping off the script entirely, if they can survive long enough to rewrite the ending.

Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Gone Girl, Before the Curtain Falls blends suspense, psychological mystery, and haunting atmosphere into a story you won't be able to put down...or forget.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940184528052
Publisher: Chris Watson
Publication date: 08/14/2025
Series: Room Number 13 , #1
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 590 KB

About the Author

About the Author

C.L. Watson is an author whose work blends intricate mysteries, psychological tension, and richly detailed settings. Drawing on a background in law enforcement and investigative work, Watson crafts stories where every detail matters and nothing is as it seems. Known for weaving suspense with human vulnerability, Watson’s novels, including The Concord Protocol, are praised for their immersive worlds and page-turning intensity. When not writing, Watson enjoys researching forgotten corners of history, exploring small towns with big secrets, and spending time with family. Before the Curtain Falls is the latest in a growing library of tightly wound thrillers set in the same shared universe.
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