Death by Deception (The Shepherd Sisters Mysteries Book 1)

Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late! This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.

Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator―someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight.

After being fired and dumped in the same terrible day, Savanna moves back to her idyllic hometown on the banks of Lake Michigan. At least she’s close to her sisters again, and she’s enjoying her new job as a grade school art teacher.

Savanna even rediscovers her creative soul when an old family friend hires her to paint a mural. But when a cozy book club meeting ends with a possible murder, and then dangerous incidents occur in and around the friend’s mansion, Savanna’s sharp eye is put to the test. With a little help from her sisters―and from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor―will she be able to figure out what’s wrong with this picture?

Previously titled Out Of The Picture.

"Masterfully written, Gardner captures your heart with the Shepherd sisters in an artfully plotted mystery with a hint of romance amid the backdrop of Lake Michigan. Cozy readers will be begging for the next one!" --- Holly Danvers, author of the Lakeside Library Mystery series