Scorched Grace

In Margot Douaihy’s debut crime novel, Scorched Grace, Sister Holiday—a tattooed, queer nun and amateur sleuth—embarks on a gripping investigation after an arson spree disrupts Saint Sebastian's School. Dissatisfied with the official response, she delves into a tangled web of secrets and suspicions in the sweltering New Orleans heat, confronting both external threats and her own tumultuous past. This fast-paced whodunnit promises to keep readers on their toes as Sister Holiday navigates a community rife with intrigue and betrayal.