The Painted Lady

A respected gallery owner found dead at her desk. A sculptor murdered with his own tools. A gifted art student missing.What starts as a suspicious suicide spirals into a chilling investigation-and Lt. Kate Gazzara is on the case.In Chattanooga's elite arts district, where priceless paintings are restored and reputations carefully preserved, Kate uncovers a world built on forged certificates and stolen truths. As she digs deeper, more questions surface. Why was the gallery owner targeted? Who wanted the sculptor silenced? And what did a missing student discover that made her disappear?Someone is covering their tracks with blood. And Kate is about to expose the whole canvas.From the author of the bestselling Lt. Kate Gazzara series, this short mystery delivers all the grit, tension, and sharp instincts fans love-plus a case you won't forget.Perfect for longtime fans or new readers ready for a fast-paced introduction to one of crime fiction's smartest detectives.