In Ellensburg, Washington, a former lover who claims her infant son, Joey, is his child and not her late-husband's is stalking war-widow Laurie Trotter. Even when DNA tests prove he's wrong, the psycho and his brother won't leave her alone. Circumstances become too much to bear, so with only the local sheriff's knowledge, Laurie, an excellent cook, and Joey quietly leave town, heading for a new life in Seattle.

In Seattle, Cheryl Wheeler, owner of the popular food truck Grill Girl, is devastated when her truck blows up, killing her only employee and best friend Maureen Forester. Away at the time of the explosion, Cheryl was signing a contract with Atlantis Film Group to cater a six-week movie shoot for a high-profile major motion picture set in Seattle. With it starting in less than a month, Cheryl is thrilled to receive a delicious dessert from Laurie Trotter asking for a job. It's even more icing on the cake when Laurie adds that movie director Gil Garrett is her godfather. Cheryl, obsessed with the Garretts and needing someone immediately for the new catering gig, offers Laurie the job.

The web of suspense and mystery starts as soon as Laurie arrives in Seattle. Cheryl conveniently finds Laurie and Joey a place to live near her, while Gil Garrett's connection to the movie, based on a famous murder case 45 years ago and filming in the same location as the murders, becomes suspicious. As more murders related to the movie occur, it's obvious someone is manipulating the situation. The final revelation is shocking.

NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW is another exemplary thriller from the highly talented Kevin O'Brien. He cleverly weaves together the numerous subplots and characters into an explosive finale, keeping readers' rapt attention throughout with meticulously structured suspense. I've never read a Kevin O'Brien novel that I didn't enjoy, and NO ONE NEEDS TO KNOW is no different.