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Sophie Drake and the Smoking Man
A Sophie Drake Mystery – Book One
By Anne Shelley

When two of Miss Agnes Carter’s properties go up in flames, Sophie Drake assumes it’s a case of petty arson—or a vendetta from a grudge-holding neighbor. But when buildings three and four ignite, and charred bodies are discovered hidden behind the walls, Sophie realizes this firebug isn’t just burning buildings… he’s burying secrets.

With a trail of ash and lies pointing in every direction, Sophie must race through the smoke and deception to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more she suspects the arsonist isn’t working alone—and someone wants her investigation snuffed out.

Smart, tense, and layered with dark humor, Sophie Drake and the Smoking Man blends classic whodunit charm with modern thriller heat. Perfect for readers who crave a clever female sleuth and slow-burn suspense that ignites.