
Candlemaker Hazel Wickbury has a secret. She knows when someone is going to die. Welcome to Crucible, a small town with a storied history. Founded by five prestigious families, Crucible has been tucked away in upstate New York for centuries under the protection of a shield enchantment cast by Jedidiah Glenmyre, Hazel's revered ancestor. The enchanted barrier is meant to protect Crucible from anything bad ever happening to the town. No crime, no awful weather, no natural disasters…a haven from the greater world. Until the heir to a billion-dollar company is found dead in his home. With the help of her uncanny power, known as a "whim," Hazel realizes foul play is involved. But more than being concerned about a murderer running loose and Jedidiah Glenmyre's protection shield deteriorating, Hazel and her aunt Poppy are worried the town's kindhearted art teacher will be charged with the sinister crime. Hazel and Poppy team up with an internationally acclaimed mystery author visiting Crucible to figure out who had it in for the victim. Their fledgling investigation has them questioning if long-time friends have turned into foes and whether blood is really thicker than water. Determined to prove her friend innocent, Hazel is ready to shine a light on the real killer…if they don't snuff her out first. Candlemaker Hazel Wickbury is about to shine a light on things in "You Can't Candle the Truth," first in the new Glenmyre Whim Mysteries by Sarah E. Burr.
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Sarah E. Burr lives near New York City. Hailing from the small town of Appleton, Maine, she has been dreaming of being Nancy Drew since she was a little girl. There's always murder and mystery in the works for Sarah. #FOLLOWME FOR MURDER, first in the Trending Topic Mysteries, shines the spotlight on social media influencer Coco Cline after she discovers a dead body in her clients' store, forcing her to untangle a web of secrets in her small, beachside town. In YOU CAN'T CANDLE THE TRUTH, a 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards BEST MYSTERY FINALIST, readers are introduced to candle shop owner Hazel Wickbury. Hazel has a secret. She knows when someone is going to die. This power, known as a "whim," helps Hazel uncover a murder in her small, storied town. Together with her aunt, Hazel aims to shine a light on the killer before they snuff her out. INNOCENCE IMPRISONED is the latest adventure in the Court of Mystery series, featuring her fearless heroine, Duchess Jacqueline Xavier, first introduced in "The Ducal Detective Mysteries." When Sarah is not spinning up new stories, she is singing Broadway show tunes, video gaming, and enjoying walks with her dog, Eevee. She is represented by Blue Ridge Literary Agency. Stay connected with Sarah and receive free stories, be the first to learn about book news, book deals, and more by signing up for her newsletter: https://bit.ly/saraheburrsignup