BlowOut

L.J. Carter, a cosmetologist returning to her small Gulf Coast hometown of Julep, Mississippi, after her mother’s funeral, uncovers disturbing revelations about her mother's death from a longtime acquaintance. The story revolves around Jeannette Carter’s old card file, which contains more than just beauty tips—tightening secrets and gossip that may hold clues to a recent murder. Set in a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone, the novel explores the impact of long-held secrets and local intrigue.