**A Note About the Formatting** I made one intentional formatting choice while writing *Twenty-Seven Strands* that I'd like to share. I intentionally chose shorter paragraphs and more visual breaks throughout the novel rather than filling every page with dense, margin-to-margin text. For me, this creates a faster pace and makes it easier to stay immersed in the story. It wasn't a formatting error or an oversight—it was a deliberate creative decision. This book was written by someone with ADHD for readers who, like me, find heavily condensed pages harder to stay engaged with. My hope was to create a reading experience that feels inviting, fast-paced, and easy to settle into—one that keeps the focus on the story rather than the page itself. I know every reader has different preferences, and that's one of the things I love about books. Some enjoy longer, more traditional formatting, while others appreciate a quicker visual rhythm. Neither is right or wrong. I'm just trying to make reading a better experience for people like me with shorter attention spans. Thank you for taking a chance on my debut novel. I hope you enjoy the journey through Red Creek as much as I enjoyed creating it. The scariest monsters don't hide in the shadows. They hide in plain sight... smiling back at you. A PERFECT LIFE. A PERFECT SETUP. A killer who's been waiting twenty-seven years. She was just a mom running errands. A quick trip to Target while her son was at baseball practice was supposed to be an ordinary Saturday morning. Instead, Bailey Henderson is arrested for the brutal murder of a woman she insists she's never met. The evidence is undeniable. Her DNA. The victim's car. A motive prosecutors can't wait to present to a jury. There is only one problem. Bailey is innocent. As the investigation unfolds, long-buried secrets begin surfacing in a quiet Oklahoma town. A grieving wife. A broken marriage. A devoted friend. A runaway with a violent past.. A mechanic haunted by old demons. Everyone has something to hide. While police are convinced they've caught a killer... The real monster is still carrying out his plan. SOME MURDERS ARE ABOUT REVENGE. THIS ONE WAS NEVER ABOUT THE VICTIM. Experience Twenty-Seven Strands, the unforgettable debut psychological thriller by Oklahoma native Nellie Holman. A relentless race against time, a desperate search for the truth, and twists you won't see coming.