A hated author, a mysterious murder, and a city girl with a knack for trouble. April May is about to dive deep into the secrets of Laurel Lake.
When fashion journalist turned reporter April May stumbles over a dead body in the woods, she lands in a perfect mystery. Someone ruthlessly killed a famous horror author, and she’s determined to get the real story.
As April navigates a maze of gossiping locals, she finds buried grudges and cryptic clues everywhere. It seems everyone in town had a reason to want the loathsome author gone, from his jealous editor to aspiring authors in April’s crochet club.
Between dodging threats and juggling her blossoming romance with the local vet, April has her hands full.
But the deeper she and her clue-sniffing Boxer Ralph dig, the more dangerous things become. Someone in town is desperate to keep the truth buried. If April doesn’t crack the case quickly, she’ll become the next chapter in the killer’s story.
** Author Guarantee: Hazel Smith books can be read in any order and are free from cussing, graphic descriptions of violence, and bedroom activities. Bonus recipes included!)
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When fashion journalist turned reporter April May stumbles over a dead body in the woods, she lands in a perfect mystery. Someone ruthlessly killed a famous horror author, and she’s determined to get the real story.
As April navigates a maze of gossiping locals, she finds buried grudges and cryptic clues everywhere. It seems everyone in town had a reason to want the loathsome author gone, from his jealous editor to aspiring authors in April’s crochet club.
Between dodging threats and juggling her blossoming romance with the local vet, April has her hands full.
But the deeper she and her clue-sniffing Boxer Ralph dig, the more dangerous things become. Someone in town is desperate to keep the truth buried. If April doesn’t crack the case quickly, she’ll become the next chapter in the killer’s story.
** Author Guarantee: Hazel Smith books can be read in any order and are free from cussing, graphic descriptions of violence, and bedroom activities. Bonus recipes included!)
Genre: Cozy Mystery