Books like Cut to the Corpse (A Decoupage Mystery) by Lucy Lawrence
Brenna Miller is a quiet woman who prefers the gentle art of decoupage over gossip. When the local whispers about Tara Montgomery’s engagement reach her, she offers her crafting skills for wedding favors and skips the bridesmaids’ party. The next morning, Brenna discovers Tara collapsed in bed with Tara’s fiancé’s best friend – the boy, who is now dead, and Tara holding a murder weapon. Suddenly, the calm life of a simple craftsman becomes a high‑stakes mystery. Brenna must untangle closely‑wired relationships, uncover hidden motives, and confront the secrets that threaten the town’s truest promises.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Lucy Lawrence
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