Dru’s Short Musing:
This book was unputdownable, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know who was doing what to whom.

This well-written, fast paced, and musically inspired whodunit was a fun book to read with its comfortable tone that made it easy to follow along with what the author intended. The mystery was staged with a solidly wicked multi-plot storyline, a pool of potential suspects whose motive became clear as the story progressed with a few twists and turns that kept me in the game as I deciphered the clues along with Leigh. I loved seeing Leigh’s motivation to help her friend and make things right. Once the pieces started falling into place, it was fun watching it all play out as one by one, the only person left standing was the killer. Overall, this was a delightfully entertaining book and I can’t wait to see where we go next with Leigh and her friends.

Series Name: A Songwriter Sleuth Mystery Book 1
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release: August 26, 2025
Format: Print, Digital
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Book Synopsis:
Nashburg, Tennessee, isn’t called “Crazy Town” for nothing, and aspiring country music songwriter Leigh Notrap knows that all too well. She’s been grinding to make a name for herself in Music City for years, so when Cal Dutton, a rising star and longtime friend, undercuts her chances for a staff writer position at the hottest music publisher in the industry, Leigh is determined to make him change his tune. But when she shows up backstage to confront Cal, she stumbles upon a murder on Music Row.

Adding to the dissonance, Leigh’s roommate and Cal’s sister, Emma, who always played second fiddle to her golden-boy older brother, becomes a top suspect after a less-than-flattering video of the siblings engaged in a bitter argument surface. Desperate to save her reputation and clear her name, Emma enlists Leigh’s help.

As the pair works together to drum up clues, Leigh quickly realizes that everyone in Cal’s circle—the president of his record label, the leader of his fan club, even his famous girlfriend—is hiding something. Can Leigh sort through the evidence and blow the whistle on a country music killer? Or will she end up a broken record?

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.