Trouble in Queenstown: A Mystery by Delia Pitts

Delia Pitts introduces Evander “Vandy” Myrick, a complex and determined private investigator, in "Trouble in Queenstown." Returning to her hometown of Queenstown, New Jersey, Vandy seeks solace and a fresh start after personal upheavals shattered her life. Queenstown, a tight-knit community shadowed by cornfields, warehouses, and pharmaceutical labs, offers little privacy for a Black woman like Vandy, making her profession as a private eye both necessary and challenging.

In Queenstown, Vandy primarily handles divorce cases, which provide steady income and a glimpse into the town's secrets. When Leo Hannah, the mayor’s nephew, hires her to surveil his wife for potential divorce evidence, Vandy reluctantly agrees, hoping to expand her local network despite the moral ambiguities of such work.

However, what begins as routine surveillance quickly escalates into something more sinister when a racially charged murder implicating the Hannah family shakes the community. As tensions rise and opposition mounts against her investigation, Vandy finds herself drawn deeper into a web of deceit and danger. With limited resources and few allies, she faces overwhelming odds but refuses to retreat, driven by her relentless pursuit of justice and truth.

"Trouble in Queenstown" promises a gripping narrative that skillfully weaves together themes of grief, race, class, and family dynamics against the backdrop of a small town fraught with hidden tensions. Vandy Myrick emerges as a compelling protagonist, navigating personal demons while confronting the dark underbelly of her hometown. Delia Pitts crafts a suspenseful mystery that challenges Vandy's resilience and principles, delivering a thrilling exploration of identity, community, and the complexities of pursuing justice in an imperfect world. ❤️📚❤️