Chapter 1: The Murder

"Secrets swirl beneath the surface in the quaint town of Willow Creek, and the close-knit community is thrown into turmoil when a famous local artist is found murdered in his studio.
Detective Alex Carter investigates the case.
As she does, she uncovers a web of deceit, jealousy, and long-buried grudges.
With each revelation, the list of suspects grows and the truth becomes ever more elusive.
As the investigation twists and turns, As the lines between friend and foe blur, Alex must navigate a treacherous whirlwind of small-town politics and personal vendettas to unmask the killer before he strikes again.
In this fascinating story, nothing is as it seems and everyone is hiding something."