It was the inheritance clause from hell: “Expose my killer and get everything. Fail, and get nothing.”
Hazel Winslow’s fresh start with a cute new puppy came to a crashing halt the moment Uncle Iggy’s “updated will” was discovered.
This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. She was supposed to be neck deep in book clubs and baked goods, not trying to solve a murder.
Thank heavens she has her new puppy, Watson. His breed is “kick-butt-investigator-doodle.” And Tilly, a gossipy new friend, knows everything about everyone.
The Historical Society inherits everything if Hazel fails. Suspicious. Especially after their missing funds scandal Iggy exposed right before he got whacked.
Their president, Cass, already has a conveniently missing husband and a dangerous smile. It’s no secret she wanted Iggy silenced.
And Jasper Lark, scumbag ex-con antique dealer, says Iggy got what he deserved. It feels like a confession.
Hazel’s being watched. Someone wants her gone. And when scare tactics don’t work, the killer decides to stop Hazel—permanently.
Because apparently in Cedar Ridge, “welcome to the neighborhood” comes with gasoline and a match.
