Signed, Sealed, Deceived

A Book Club Small Town Cozy Mystery

When bestselling author Garrett Kingsley returns to Franklin's Crossing for his first hometown book signing, the whole town turns out to celebrate their famous son. But the evening takes a dark turn when old grudges surface, family tensions boil over, and by morning, Garrett is found dead in the bookshop stockroom. Now retired schoolteacher Maryanne Silva and her sharp-witted best friend Gretchen Roe find themselves drawn into another mystery—one that will test their friendship, their sleuthing skills, and everything they thought they knew about the boy Maryanne once taught to write.

As the investigation unfolds, Maryanne and Gretchen discover that behind Garrett's charming smile lay secrets that made him dangerous enemies. From a bitter former writing partner to a desperate literary agent, from a scorned editor to an estranged brother who gave up everything while Garrett chased fame—everyone seems to have a reason to want the author silenced. But when Maryanne uncovers a hidden message in Garrett's final manuscript, she realizes the truth may be far more personal than anyone suspected.