The Carlswick Affair (The Carlswick Mysteries Book 1)

A decades-old death. A stolen Nazi painting. A killer who’s getting closer. Eighteen-year-old Stephanie Cooper thinks her biggest challenge is fitting into life in a new town before starting university. But when she investigates her great-aunt’s mysterious death, she discovers something impossible—a painting believed stolen by the Nazis and destroyed during WWII hanging in the home of James Knox, the magnetic guitarist of indie band The Fury. The discovery pulls Stephanie into a fast-paced hunt for answers. Hidden clues, buried family secrets, and dangerous lies twist around her as she juggles a new job, friend drama, and a growing romantic connection to James. Someone will do anything to keep the past buried. And if Stephanie keeps digging, she might be next. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Inheritance Games, this YA mystery/thriller blends art crime, dark family secrets, and a gripping teen voice into a page-turning story you won’t forget.