Max Walters is a talented bridal consultant with dreams of moving to New York and being a designer, even if it means leaving behind her serene California seaside home.
When a shocking murder rips the tranquil veneer of Crystal Shores to shreds, she discovers there is more to her home town than meets the eye. With her friend arrested for murder and the police refusing to search for another suspect, Max quickly discovers the only way to clear his name is to investigate for herself. Despite the concern of the handsome Detective Cruz, Max weaves together a list of suspects that puts her on the path to the real killer.
Will she be able to tie up the loose threads and catch the murderer? Or will the murderer get to her first?
Karen Sue Walker is the author of the Bridal Shop and Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mysteries series. She lives in Anaheim, California, with her rescue dog, Kit. Besides writing, she loves to bake, craft, and make digital art.