A Killer First Draft

A Texas Hill Country Cozy Mystery

A cozy bookshop.
A missing woman.
And a manuscript someone would kill to keep buried. . .

When Tilly Martin left the city for quiet Hillcrest, Texas, she thought she’d traded high-stakes drama for needlepoint canvases and small-town charm. But after a bestselling mystery author is found dead just hours after a provocative talk at the local bookstore, Tilly’s new life unravels faster than a dropped stitch.

Before his death, the author hinted that his next novel would expose long-forgotten secrets tied to the decades-old disappearance of a local woman. Now his research is missing, and someone in Hillcrest is desperate to keep the past hidden.

From evasive archivists to former flames, and a sharp-tongued librarian with a story of her own, everyone has something to lose. As Tilly pieces together the truth with the help of her closest friends and her clue-sniffing cat, she uncovers a manuscript that blurs the line between fiction and confession, and puts her directly in the killer’s sights.

The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the trail becomes. She needs to solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with quirky characters, crafting clues, and whip-smart amateur sleuths, A Killer First Draft is the second in the heartwarming Texas Hill Country Cozy Mystery series.
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“I hope she really expands this series. I’ll definitely buy every one.” - MW

“I love the descriptions of the canvases and shop projects. I only wish it were a real store!” - PL

“Grabbing you and not letting go until the very end.” - LW