Murderpalooza, the premier mystery and suspense writers conference, is meant to be an exciting celebration of the genre and its preeminent writers. But when bestselling author and industry favorite Kristin Bailey is found dead in her hotel room, her rival authors at the convention seem to be the prime suspects. Vicky Overton shares Kristin's agent and is hoping to raise her profile with the award she's up against Kristin for. Davis Walton is a hot- shot writer with his star-and ego-on the rise. Mike Brooks is a washed-up has- been planning his big comeback. And Suzanne Shih is a star-struck young writer desperate to break into the business. As an anonymous social media account taunts them to confess,