
Westview, North Carolina is a charming small Southern town, with charming small Southern town-type problems–like traumatic brain injury, paralysis, adultery, and getting to Krispy Kreme while the “Hot Doughnuts Now” sign is still on.
But some folks have real problems. Westview Gazette editor Matt Andrews has snapped out of a monstrous stupor to not only discover that he is locked up in the state mental hospital, but also that he’s just murdered someone. And while Matt’s away, his wife Joanna will play… around.
Hudson Winnock, along with several unfortunate others, discover that hell hath no fury like Ruth Branch scorned. Richard Devonshire reluctantly turns to a psychiatrist to help with his recurring nightmares, with unforeseen results. Plus, we learn the outcome of mobster Bo Novak’s jealousy-infused rampage.

© Shannon Stewart