Murder at the Graduation Ceremony

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In the scenic town of Cottonwood Springs, the boundaries of love, morality, and vengeance blur, casting a shadow on what should have been a day of joy and celebration. Brigid, engrossed in the euphoria of her daughter Holly's graduation, is yanked back to reality when news of a gruesome murder spreads. The victim? A thirty-one-year-old school custodian embroiled in a controversial relationship with a high school senior. While their relationship may not have been illegal, it had scandalized the tight-knit community, painting him as a target for scorn, prejudice, and possibly, murder. Teaming up with Sheriff Davis, Brigid dives headfirst into the investigation. But as they delve deeper into the lives of the townsfolk, it becomes glaringly evident that virtually everyone is hiding something. Lies are woven into the fabric of Cottonwood Springs, tangling the threads of the investigation and obscuring the path to the truth. But beyond the labyrinthine mystery of the custodian's death, Brigid grapples with a personal dilemma as her daughter stands on the precipice of the future. As Holly's path takes an unexpected turn, Brigid finds herself torn between her role as a mother and as an investigator. In this gripping installment, dive into a complex web of passion, deceit, and choices, where love dances on the fine line of propriety, and vengeance lurks in the shadows of doubt. Join the journey of truth, love, and sacrifice in the 20th book of the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author. In the heart of Cottonwood Springs, sometimes the most profound secrets are the ones closest to home.