Lilly's Vine
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A small coastal town. A librarian's deadly discovery. A murder mystery filled with secrets, lies, and faith.
For twelve years, librarian Lilly Cooper has been Weyport's keeper of secrets, collecting whispered confessions like others collect books. But when she discovers a mysterious diary among donated volumes, she finds herself holding a secret that could shatter her coastal town's carefully maintained facade.
The diary belongs to a dead woman. The words inside point to corruption reaching from Weyport's quiet streets to Boston's highest offices. And someone is willing to kill to keep those words buried.
As bodies surface and witnesses disappear, Sheriff Angus Reid knows this is more than a small-town mystery. With help from his team—including a determined forensic expert and a deputy who never misses—he must unravel a conspiracy that threatens everything he's sworn to protect.
But for Lilly, the danger runs deeper than physical threats. Each revelation forces her to question everything she believes about belonging, truth, and redemption. In a town built on buried secrets, she must decide: continue collecting whispers, or finally start speaking truth.
Like a vine breaking through concrete, truth finds a way. But some vines have thorns, and not everyone survives when light pierces darkness.
From award-winning author Urcelia Teixeira comes a gripping Christian mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending atmospheric suspense with deep spiritual themes, LILLY'S VINE explores the price of truth and the power of divine timing.
Perfect for fans of Terri Blackstock, Colleen Coble, and Lynette Eason.
★ A clean read exempt from graphic violence, sexual content, and profanity
★ Christian themes of redemption, truth, and divine purpose
★ Small-town mystery meets high-stakes conspiracy
★ Page-turning suspense with spiritual depth
★ Part of the beloved Angus Reid Mystery series but can be read as a standalone
Join Lilly's journey from secret-keeper to truth-seeker in this unforgettable story of corruption exposed and grace revealed. Scroll up and one-click to start reading today!
✨ Includes Book Club Discussion Guide! ✨
Customer Reviews
An engrossing mystery
A beautiful Christian mystery which I found in my case mostly met the author’s goals to both entertain as well as to inspire reflection on the scriptures woven into the story (see authors note immediately after the last chapter.) This totally engrossing Angus Reid murder mystery revolves around secrets and gossip where Lilly a knowledgeable and orderly librarian lives a very lonely life. The most excitement Lilly experiences is collecting secrets involving people in her community and does she ever get herself into a dangerous situation where it might have been better for her had she just minded her own business. While all seems to be falling apart our Sheriff Angus Reid comes to the rescue - this guy outwardly exudes calm and caring. He deeply cares about the well-being of his staff and community as well as finding justice for victims of crime. While he doesn’t have all the answers he does have his strong faith in God and this sustains him through the exciting resolution. While reading I highlighted many meaningful passages and by the time I got to the end of the book I was amazed that the wisdom shared really stayed with me and have since revisited referenced scriptures as well as wise words offered and spent time in further reflection. For example, “loyalty built on fear doesn’t last when the fear is gone” and ‘real truth, ……. worked differently. It didn’t hide in shadows or speak in whispers. It grew like a vine, breaking through walls……. always reaching toward light.’ I enjoy this author’s inspired writing so much and recommend this book.