A Palette for Murder

In the midst of a scorching heat wave in Vista Beach, computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Aurora (Rory) Anderson finds herself embroiled in a mystery when she discovers her neighbor's body. As the community struggles with rising temperatures and a series of burglaries, suspicion falls on Rory's friend, a fellow painter. Determined to uncover the truth, Rory must navigate a web of deception before the police make a grave mistake that could ruin her friend's life.