In Silence by Erica Spindler

Journalist Avery Chauvin returns to hometown of Cypress Springs, Louisiana, to make funeral arrangements for her father who has committed suicide. She is puzzled by the fact that no one seemed to realize that her dad was so despondent and Avery begins to question why her father, a doctor, chose this bizarre manner of death. Going through the house, she discovers a box of old newspaper clippings that seems curious for him to have kept. Convinced her dad hasn't committed suicide, Avery begins asking questions and getting no answers. Grieving, feeling alone, she is contacted by a stranger who has questions of her own. Spindler writes a suspenseful, convoluted story of life behind the scenes in a small southern town. A great read. Found it hard to put down.