A Malicious Midwinter

Ellie Rocca is excited about the upcoming speaking engagement of the renowned author Beth Graves Riley at the Mt. Abrams library, but her enthusiasm quickly turns to anxiety. As the date nears, she becomes embroiled in a web of unexpected complications that threaten the event’s success. Familiar faces and hidden agendas surface, and Ellie is pulled deeper into a mystery that involves more than just literary intrigue.

As winter settles over the town, so does an air of malice. With her own reputation on the line, Ellie must navigate through the tension between the townsfolk and the enigmatic author. What starts as a seemingly innocent gathering soon spirals into a confrontation filled with secrets, ambitions, and betrayals, leaving Ellie to unravel the truth before the midwinter chill turns deadly.