Hanging by a Thread

Description

New to Excelsior, Minnesota, Betsy Devonshire doesn’t recognize a scandal when it lands on her doorstep—until she hires contractor Foster Johns to repair her roof and her choice ignites local suspicion. As gossip swirls and old wounds resurface, Betsy finds herself drawn into a chilling cold case tied to a possible double homicide from five years earlier. With her knack for noticing what others overlook, she navigates small-town secrets, shifting loyalties, and the thin line between rumor and truth. Blending cozy mystery charm with themes of community judgment, moral courage, and the persistence of the past, this installment showcases Monica Ferris’s brisk, character-driven storytelling and satisfying sleuthing momentum.