The Mentor’s Message Mayhem: Prequel to The Budding Detective (A Grace Thompson Cozy Mystery Series)

A threatening letter. A suspicious death. A forensic specialist with everything to lose.

When Chloe Sutton’s former mentor is found dead after receiving an anonymous warning, Chloe suspects it’s more than a tragic accident. Armed with her forensic skills and a growing list of secrets, she begins unraveling a case that hits far too close to home—one that forces her to confront betrayal, buried scandals, and the end of her marriage.
Set just before The Budding Detective, this quick, twisty prequel reveals what Chloe was up to before visiting Grace in Bloomsville. Perfect for fans of sharp women, small-town mysteries, and bite-sized reads you can finish in a single sitting.

A tightly woven mystery of trust, truth—and the strength it takes to start over.