In Fort Pierce, Florida, hidden truths have a way of surfacing — and when they do, they can unravel even the most carefully constructed lives. The Purple Ribbon, the gripping new thriller from Kip Lyman, follows three individuals whose past traumas, desires and decisions collide, setting in motion consequences that cannot be undone.

The Purple Ribbon by Kip Lyman

At its center is Chelsea Whitlock, a survivor of childhood trauma who has built a life as a lawyer. When Tyler Atwater, a student of child psychology, unexpectedly enters her world, Chelsea must navigate a connection that challenges both her judgment and her heart.

Across town, architect Scott Anderson seems to have it all: a successful career, a loving family and a life of stability. Yet a hidden darkness threatens everything he holds dear, forcing him to confront demons he never expected. As the lives of these three individuals intersect, the narrative explores how secrets, decisions and past experiences can reshape the present — all culminating in a final twist that redefines everything readers thought they understood about The Purple Ribbon.

Kirkus Reviews praises the work as “a psychologically astute page-turner with intriguing twists … the narrative never dawdles.” College dean Rustin Moore calls it “Unnerving and unforgettable … it peels back the layers of its characters with chilling precision.”

A sequel to The Purple Ribbon is already in development, continuing the exploration of choices, consequences and resilience in the face of hidden darkness.