Murder for a Song

Esther, a talented musician, wasn't even meant to be at the book shop that day. But when the boss goes missing, everyone is a suspect.

Her best friend is taken in for questioning and it's up to Esther to prove his innocence. With her ukulele that has a will of its own and an uncanny gift to get people talking, she takes over where the police have failed. But investigating her co-workers leads her to some unsettling revelations.

In a small town with more secrets and gossip than there are chocolate chips in the muffins at the excellent local cafe, Esther finds herself on a journey to uncover the witchy family secrets. Can she work in harmony with the local policeman to find out whodunnit and clear her friend's name by Christmas?

K M Jackways writes twisty stories about smart women who struggle and succeed. She devoured fantasy books and films as a kid and found romance books later. Her fiction has been shortlisted in Micro Madness and the Sir Julius Vogel Awards.