by Cynthia Murphy (Author)
An addictive killer-thriller following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case that blurs the line between art and life--perfect for fans of Holly Jackson's A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller attends an estate sale and uncovers a disturbing painting by a mysterious artist, she wants nothing to do with it. Unfortunately for her, her Art History professor dad buys it immediately. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery.
But when a series of gruesome crimes rock the community and her father's gallery becomes the epicenter of a deadly game, Fliss discovers that the paintings may hold the key to a killer's identity.
Haunted by the specter of a serial killer, Fliss races against time to solve the mystery before it claims another victim. In a world where every brushstroke hides a sinister secret, can she unravel the clues before she becomes a killer's muse?
Author Biography
Cynthia Murphy is the author of YA thrillers, including Keep Your Friends Close. She has had a long-standing love affair with all things scary. Cynthia is married to her best friend and they are ruled by a Romanian rescue dog called Loli.
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: July 21, 2026
