THE GLITTER END

The co-owner of a stationery shop who’s always looking to entice customers has a brainstorm that may spell the death of all her dreams.

Delta Douglas, who’s settled in the old gold-mining town of Tundish, Montana, has partnered with her college roommate, Hazel, to open Wanted, a store offering paper-related items. She’s invited artist Tilly Tay to set up her incredible exhibit of a miniature town, little realizing the penalty the store may incur when the eccentric Tilly is accused of murder. Tilly, who lives with her Chihuahua, Buddy, in a Volkswagen van, is slow to say anything about the time she spent in Tundish in the past or her recent argument with the murdered man, who turns out to be the husband she’s avoided but not divorced. Delta relies on her boyfriend, police officer–turned–wildlife guide Jonas Nord, for help when some of the townsfolk turn against her. Although she can still count on the members of her Paper Posse, Delta’s also worried about her gran, who’s moved to town and acts enthralled by a smooth-talking history expert who may not be what he seems. Anxious to catch the killer, Delta and her friends look for other suspects. Since Tilly’s estranged husband was a con man who may have hidden a stash of money that his victims still hope to claim, there are plenty of candidates, and a good bit of danger as well.

The determined heroine and her pals solve two mysteries and still have time for romance.