The Source of Smoke

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Pub Date 7 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 16 Aug 2022
New Degree Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Since Charlie’s sister was killed, Charlie has dedicated herself to being the perfect guardian for her niece — even if it means the painful sacrifice of moving back to the hometown she'd wanted to leave for good. Her sister was murdered by her boyfriend in a crime of passion, case closed — or so Charlie thought.

A series of letters ignites Charlie’s curiosity about the convicted murderer’s innocence. As she digs deeper, she sees things others may have hidden or ignored. She comes to an impasse where she has to decide what, if anything, she’s going to do about it.

Why won’t the universe let Charlie move on? How would someone like her catch a killer anyway?

We often think of heroes as martyrs, but ordinary people can make a huge difference in the lives of others when they’re willing to ask difficult questions. Lovers of small town murder mysteries will find themselves muttering “Just one more chapter, one more chapter...”

Since Charlie’s sister was killed, Charlie has dedicated herself to being the perfect guardian for her niece — even if it means the painful sacrifice of moving back to the hometown she'd wanted to...


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Advance Praise

“For anyone who’s ever felt they needed to do the right thing, even when everyone else was against them, V. L. Adams has created a heartwarming mystery about family, love, and following your gut.”
— Cassandra Stirling, Author of The Deep Space Between

The Source of Smoke is richly detailed and compelling, exploring the nuanced humanity of all characters and parties involved. Through an enthralling thriller, this story reveals how systems fail when they become more concerned with finding convenient answers than seeking justice.”
– Kyra Ann Dawkins, Author of The We and the They

“A page-turning mystery that beautifully explores the complexity of innocence and guilt, as well as the human experience of grief, love, and loss. The Source of Smoke will have you captivated from the very first page.”
— Kaleigh Garraffa, Author of Las Locas (the madwomen)

The Source of Smoke is a touching, entertaining page-turner. V. L. Adams grips us from the very first page and makes us feel as passionate as Charlie does about discovering the truth and bringing justice to those who deserve it.”
— Jen Welsh, Author of Of Marks and Murder

“For anyone who’s ever felt they needed to do the right thing, even when everyone else was against them, V. L. Adams has created a heartwarming mystery about family, love, and following your gut.”
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