When investigative journalist Leni Spencer heads to Southern California for a holiday, she expects sea breezes and sunshine—not secrets that could shatter lives.

A Hollywood star, hides behind glamour and security gates. Her ex-husband won’t stop digging for the truth. And their ten-year-old son, a student at an elite coastal academy, may know more than anyone suspects. When a shocking act of violence rips through the tranquil world of privilege and power, Leni is the only one willing to ask the dangerous question—what are they all so desperate to keep quiet?

Set against the glittering backdrop of the Hollywood elite, The Cost of Silence is a gripping story of family, fame, and the high price of keeping secrets.