Secrets That Remain: The Emil Fricker Story

An Award-Winning Suspenseful Historical Novel Inspired by True Events

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FGT35QGM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rose Are Red Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 33.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled 
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled 
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955265508
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled 

In 1924, a brutal crime shattered the quiet farmland of Madison County, Illinois. Emil Fricker, a wealthy and respected dairy farmer, stood trial for a murder that shocked the region. A century later, the truth is finally revealed.

Based on a true story and written by Emil’s direct descendants, Secrets That Remain uncovers what really happened behind closed doors on the Fricker dairy farm. Told through the voices of Emil’s wife, children, and those closest to the events, this powerful novel blends historical fiction with courtroom drama, family saga, and a mystery ripped from the headlines of the time.

Drawn from generational accounts, court records, and newspaper coverage, this suspenseful story reveals not just a crime—but the devastating fallout, the resilience of those left behind, and the haunting secrets that refused to stay buried.

Perfect for fans of historical fiction based on true stories, family sagas, and gripping murder mysteries set in the American heartland.

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Midwest Book Review
Midwest Book Review
A suspenseful story of deftly crafted historical fiction that reveals not just a notorious crime—but the devastating fallout such an event has on a family and a community—as well as the resilience of those left behind. Compelling, exceptional, and an inherently fascinating read from start to finish, as well as the kind of novel that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after it is finished.
Winner of the Literary Titan Book Award!
The writing is vivid and tender, with a rhythm that feels both old-fashioned and relatable. The authors don’t just tell a crime story, they tell a story about endurance. Their style has an honesty that made me forget I was reading about people long gone....The storytelling feels like a conversation between the living and the dead, with the authors trying to make peace with ghosts. I admired their courage in confronting painful truths that their family once hid. When I finished, I sat for a long time just thinking.
-Literary Titan full review