When a quiet mountain town hides dark secrets, one man must risk everything to uncover the truth. Zane Ryland is a mild-mannered banker living a peaceful life with his wife, Amanda, in the serene mountains of North Carolina. But when a local teenage girl, Haley Winters, goes missing, Zane's curiosity and sense of justice pull him into a dangerous web of corruption, lies, and murder that reaches deep into the heart of Bryson City. As Zane digs deeper, he uncovers a powerful drug ring and long-buried secrets that have stained the town for years. Facing threats from dangerous criminals, and dealing with reluctant law enforcement, Zane finds himself racing against time to unravel the mystery before more lives are lost-including his own. Along the way, Zane discovers a shocking conspiracy involving the town's most influential citizens, one that could destroy the fabric of Bryson City. As Zane uncovers the truth behind Haley's disappearance, he realizes the cost of justice is higher than he ever imagined. In a tense and harrowing showdown, Zane will confront a shadowy mastermind in the rugged Smoky Mountains, risking his life to save the ones he loves. Shadow Over the Smokies is a gripping mystery-thriller that explores the lengths one man will go to seek the truth, the weight of small-town secrets, and the power of resilience in the face of evil.