A Novel Idea

In a small town in North Carolina, misunderstood Sally Simmons transforms her solitude into literary success, penning a novel that unexpectedly becomes a bestseller. As the community celebrates her achievement at a library event, they discover that the book closely mirrors the lives of local residents, revealing their identities in a way that stirs controversy. When Sally is later found dead, reference librarian Ann is drawn into a mystery, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the murder and unmasking the killer.