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A Bitter Tea: A Southern Mystery
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 26 2025
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the sleepy town of Willow's End, secrets don't stay buried they brew.
For ten years, six friends have gathered every Saturday night, laughing over sweet tea and memories of their youth. But when one of them turns up dead, and the cause points to poison, the gatherings take a dark turn. Fear creeps into every conversation. Trust begins to crumble. The bonds they thought were unbreakable start to snap under the weight of betrayal.
Rachel Harlow never expected to find herself at the heart of a deadly mystery. When another friend falls victim, Rachel realizes the deaths are not random they are connected to a secret they all share, a mistake they buried deep, thinking it would never surface. Someone hasn't forgotten. Someone is ready to make them all pay, one by one.
As suspicion and paranoia tear their once-strong friendships apart, Rachel must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again. But the closer she gets to the answer, the more dangerous it becomes because in Willow's End, everyone has something to hide, and sometimes the past is a poison you can never escape.
Rich with southern atmosphere, Bitter Tea is a slow-burn, character-driven mystery filled with twists, tension, and the haunting reminder that old sins cast long shadows. Readers who love small-town secrets, chilling suspense, and emotional depth will savor every page right up to the final, heart-stopping revelation.
Perfect for fans of: Slow-burn mysteries, Small-town southern fiction, Character-driven suspense, Books like Big Little Lies and Where the Crawdads Sing
Will Rachel solve the mystery in time or will the next cup of tea be her last?
Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and prepare for a story as sweet, sharp, and unforgettable as Bitter Tea.
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