Brushstrokes and Bloodstains

A Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery

By: L.B. Dayton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A priceless jewel heist. A poisoned cookie. And a Christmas soaked in secrets.

Gallery owner Sadie Stewart wanted peace on Earth and good will toward men—not missing sapphires, poisoned pastries, and a murder investigation with her name on the naughty list.

When a client’s priceless jewels vanish and another client keels over dead mid-cookie, Sadie’s perfectly planned holiday turns into a festive fiasco.

Determined to clear her name, she dives into Chicago’s art scene with her Doberman sidekick, Solomon. But things take a darker turn when Solomon is kidnapped and creepy notes from a “Secret Santa” start showing up under her tree.

Every clue drags Sadie closer to the truth and to the one mystery she’s never been able to solve. Now, the past is back for Christmas, and this killer isn’t bringing eggnog.

This holiday season, Sadie’s got one shot to crack the case… before she ends up six feet under the mistletoe.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was a strong third entry in the Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery series, it had that cozy mystery element that I was looking for. I was invested in what was going on and how everything worked together to tell the story. The characters were everything that I was looking for and was glad I read this. L.B. Dayton has a great writing style and am excited for more.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another excellent installment for this series. Tons of twists and turns that kept me guessing and turning the pages until the end. I highly recommend this book

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brushstrokes and Bloodstains is a fabulous book! The tension and underlying story has been built up and really hits in this wonderful mystery. The plotting is excellent. The characters are more and more interesting. This is an increasingly enthralling series and I heartily recommend this latest installment.