Once celebrated for her show-stopping pastries, former celebrity chef Laura Harris now faces accusations of murder, not adoration.
Laura stands accused of smothering Hattie Stenburg—a WWII pilot and beloved matriarch who had recently named Laura heir to her estate. The town is horrified, but Laura, heartbroken and bewildered, knows something’s amiss.
As Laura digs deeper, she uncovers secrets buried within the town’s picturesque charm, realizing someone powerful wants her out of Texas. The killer’s taunting clues and threats make it clear: leave, or pay the price.
With her reputation, freedom, and life on the line, Laura races to expose the truth before becoming the next victim. But will she uncover the killer before the clock runs out?
