Then tragedy strikes. A devastating fire destroys Wood U, a beloved shop in Artisans Alley. But the blaze hides something even more sinister. A body is discovered in the ruins, and the victim wasn't killed by the fire—he was shot.
As Katie digs into the case, she discovers the fire was only the beginning. Someone started the blaze to cover up murder, and they'll do whatever it takes to keep the truth from coming to light.
Lorraine Bartlett—also known to readers as Lorna Barrett and L.L. Bartlett—first reached the New York Times Bestseller list with her beloved Booktown Mystery series and the Victoria Square Mysteries. A multi-published, Agatha Award–nominated author, she continues to captivate readers with her engaging storytelling across several popular series, including the Jeff Resnick Mysteries, New York Times bestselling Victoria Square Mysteries, Lotus Bay Mysteries, and Tales of Blythe Cove Manor, along with numerous short stories and novellas.