Treading Darkness

A police procedural short story about a young officer facing a rescue that means climbing down into the one place she fears most. An origin-story episode from a female-detective mystery series, built on claustrophobic tension and a career-defining choice.One decision. One day. A lifetime of consequences.In the heart of a small Canadian town, Corporal Callahan faces a life-altering decision. Trapped between her dreams of becoming a detective and a sexist Commander's unwanted advances, she must choose between saving a fleeing suspect's life or ensuring her own safety.When a suspect escapes down a treacherous mine shaft, Callahan is forced to confront her deepest fear: the suffocating darkness that awaits her in the depths below. With time running out and the young man's life hanging in the balance, she must choose between her own safety and her instinct to protect and serve.Immerse yourself in Lyle Nicholson's heart-pounding thriller short story, a perfect blend of Police Procedurals and Female Detective Mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Series:? ? ? ? ? Great short story!? ? ? ? ? Lady cops are the greatest? ? ? ? ? Superb Storyline with Twists and Turns!? ? ? ? ? I love the Bernadette Callahan books!? ? ? ? ? Quick fantastic read? ? ? ? ? An excellent quick read could not put it down. A good mystery. Enjoyed the whole series.