Laughing Can Kill You: A Hazel Rose Book Group Mystery

After being unceremoniously dropped by her publisher, Hazel Rose finds herself adrift and uncertain about her future. Determined to shake off the disappointment, she is soon embroiled in a murder mystery that rattles her small town. A popular local comedian is found dead, leading Hazel to delve into a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden agendas among those in the comedic spotlight. As she navigates the town’s eccentric personalities, Hazel’s knack for storytelling becomes her greatest asset in solving the crime.

With her friends from the Hazel Rose Book Group by her side, Hazel turns her grief into determination, uncovering clues that have everyone laughing—until the body count begins to rise. Amid her newfound sleuthing career, she learns that laughter can mask darker truths, leaving her questioning not only her knack for mystery but also the loyalties of those around her. Will she manage to solve the case before it leads her too close to the edge?