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Angus Reid Mysteries #5
Lilly's Vine: A Mystery Thriller That Blends Faith, Suspense, and Redemption.
A small coastal town. A librarian’s deadly discovery. A murder mystery filled with secrets, lies, and faith.For twelve years, librarian Lilly Cooper has been Weyport's keeper of secrets, collecting whispered confessions like others collect books. But when she discovers a mysterious diary among donated volumes, she finds herself holding a secret that could shatter her coastal town's carefully maintained facade.
The diary belongs to a dead woman. The words inside point to corruption reaching from Weyport's quiet streets to Boston's highest offices. And someone is willing to kill to keep those words buried.
As bodies surface and witnesses disappear, Sheriff Angus Reid knows this is more than a small-town mystery. With help from his team—including a determined forensic expert and a deputy who never misses—he must unravel a conspiracy that threatens everything he's sworn to protect.
But for Lilly, the danger runs deeper than physical threats. Each revelation forces her to question everything she believes about belonging, truth, and redemption. In a town built on buried secrets, she must continue collecting whispers, or finally start speaking truth.
Like a vine breaking through concrete, truth finds a way. But some vines have thorns, and not everyone survives when light pierces darkness.
From award-winning author Urcelia Teixeira comes a gripping Christian mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending atmospheric suspense with deep spiritual themes, LILLY'S VINE explores the price of truth and the power of divine timing.
Perfect for fans of Terri Blackstock, Colleen Coble, and Lynette Eason.
★ A clean read free from graphic violence, sexual content, and profanity
★ Christian themes of redemption, truth, and divine purpose
★ Small-town mystery meets high-stakes conspiracy
★ Page-turning suspense with spiritual depth
★ Part of the beloved Angus Reid Mystery series but can be read as a standalone
Join Lilly's journey from secret-keeper to truth-seeker in this unforgettable story of corruption exposed and grace revealed. Scroll up and one-click to start reading today!
✨ Includes Book Club Discussion Guide! ✨
Other books in this ongoing faith-based
Little Boy Lost - Prequel (
Jacob's Well - Book 1
Daniel's Oil - Book 2
Caleb's Cross - Book 3
Hannah's Halo - Book 4
Lilly's Vine - Book 5
The diary belongs to a dead woman. The words inside point to corruption reaching from Weyport's quiet streets to Boston's highest offices. And someone is willing to kill to keep those words buried.
As bodies surface and witnesses disappear, Sheriff Angus Reid knows this is more than a small-town mystery. With help from his team—including a determined forensic expert and a deputy who never misses—he must unravel a conspiracy that threatens everything he's sworn to protect.
But for Lilly, the danger runs deeper than physical threats. Each revelation forces her to question everything she believes about belonging, truth, and redemption. In a town built on buried secrets, she must continue collecting whispers, or finally start speaking truth.
Like a vine breaking through concrete, truth finds a way. But some vines have thorns, and not everyone survives when light pierces darkness.
From award-winning author Urcelia Teixeira comes a gripping Christian mystery thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending atmospheric suspense with deep spiritual themes, LILLY'S VINE explores the price of truth and the power of divine timing.
Perfect for fans of Terri Blackstock, Colleen Coble, and Lynette Eason.
★ A clean read free from graphic violence, sexual content, and profanity
★ Christian themes of redemption, truth, and divine purpose
★ Small-town mystery meets high-stakes conspiracy
★ Page-turning suspense with spiritual depth
★ Part of the beloved Angus Reid Mystery series but can be read as a standalone
Join Lilly's journey from secret-keeper to truth-seeker in this unforgettable story of corruption exposed and grace revealed. Scroll up and one-click to start reading today!
✨ Includes Book Club Discussion Guide! ✨
Other books in this ongoing faith-based
Little Boy Lost - Prequel (
Jacob's Well - Book 1
Daniel's Oil - Book 2
Caleb's Cross - Book 3
Hannah's Halo - Book 4
Lilly's Vine - Book 5
304 pages, Paperback
Published March 28, 2025
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About the author
Urcelia Teixeira
33 books645 followersUrcelia Teixeira is an award-winning author of gripping Christian Mystery Thrillers.
You will enjoy her books if you like twisty mysteries tinged with clean action, page-turning suspense, and deep-rooted biblical truths.
All her books are free from profanity and unnecessary sexually suggestive scenes.
She made her writing debut in December 2017, kicking off her newly discovered author journey with her fast-paced archaeological adventure thriller novels that readers have described as ‘Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft with a twist of Bourne.’
But, five novels in, and nearly eighteen months later, she had a spiritual awakening, and she wrote the sixth and final book in her Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series. She now fondly refers to The Caiaphas Code as her redemption book, her statement of faith.
And although this series has reached multiple Amazon Bestseller lists, she took the bold step of following her true calling and switched to writing what naturally flows from her heart and soul: Christian Suspense.
A committed Christian for nearly twenty years, she now lives by the following mantra:
“I used to be just a writer. Now, I am a writer with a purpose!”
For more on her and her books, please browse these pages or visit her website.
Sign up for updates, cover reveals, sneak peeks, and exclusive VIP reader discounts. https://newsletter.urcelia.com/signup
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You will enjoy her books if you like twisty mysteries tinged with clean action, page-turning suspense, and deep-rooted biblical truths.
All her books are free from profanity and unnecessary sexually suggestive scenes.
She made her writing debut in December 2017, kicking off her newly discovered author journey with her fast-paced archaeological adventure thriller novels that readers have described as ‘Indiana Jones meets Lara Croft with a twist of Bourne.’
But, five novels in, and nearly eighteen months later, she had a spiritual awakening, and she wrote the sixth and final book in her Alex Hunt Adventure Thriller series. She now fondly refers to The Caiaphas Code as her redemption book, her statement of faith.
And although this series has reached multiple Amazon Bestseller lists, she took the bold step of following her true calling and switched to writing what naturally flows from her heart and soul: Christian Suspense.
A committed Christian for nearly twenty years, she now lives by the following mantra:
“I used to be just a writer. Now, I am a writer with a purpose!”
For more on her and her books, please browse these pages or visit her website.
Sign up for updates, cover reveals, sneak peeks, and exclusive VIP reader discounts. https://newsletter.urcelia.com/signup
Never miss a new release! Follow her on BookBub
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March 13, 2025
Wow! I was ready to read a book that would keep me reading well into the night. But, I was not prepared for the book that would be the best Urcelia Texeira has written to date. Story line is a compelling read and keeps you asking what is going to happen next. The faith, suspense, and redemption written shows a clear picture of the author's love of Jesus. Urcelia has certainly outdone herself again. I didn't think it was possible for her writing to get any better, but, Lilly's Vine is proof positive that she surpassed her goal. You won't be disappointed!
March 28, 2025
Lilly is a librarian who is knowledgeable but she loves collecting secrets. When she finds a journal in the library with hidden secrets about her town, Lilly gets kidnapped. Her life is in jeopardy because some people who knew too much were eliminated. Sheriff Angus Reid does all in his power to locate her but puts his faith in God. A captivating thriller which had my heart in my mouth at Lilly's plight. We can learn from Lilly that harbouring secrets does not bring the solace which comes from God.
March 28, 2025
The scenery and people of Weyport come to life in this well written mystery that keeps you reading and enjoying the story of a quiet librarian who suddenly vanishes. Lilly has been the confidante to several patrons at the library and it seems she now has to deal with some consequences of hearing secrets that she wishes she did not know about. What will be the cost to Lilly and others in the community? Hopefully Sheriff Reid and his team will solve the puzzle before it is too late.
April 8, 2025
Lily’s Vine could well be my favourite Angus Reid story yet!! I could not put this book down and was sitting on the edge of my seat as twist after twist came through the storyline. At the beginning Lily annoyed me but not long into the story I started to understand why she was the way she was and the more it unfolded, the more my respect for her grew and I found myself really hoping that God would reveal Himself to her and give her peace. Thank you Urcelia for another brilliant, giving God the glory, exciting, nerve wracking, heart warming story / I cannot wait for book 6 in the series.
March 13, 2025
Lilly’s Vine is book 5 of Urcelia Teixeira’s book series about Angus Reid, the sheriff in Weyport, a small coastal town in New England. (I suggest you read Urcelia’s prequel, Lost Boy Found, which lays the foundation for Angus and the town he is now protecting.) Even though Lilly’s Vine is book 5 in a series, you can enjoy this book without reading the earlier books in the series as they are all stand alone books.
Lilly Cooper is the protagonist in this book. She’s the librarian in Weyport and keeper of the town’s whispered things. She knows about everyone, but no one knows about her as she keeps to herself. Sadly, the town misjudges her. She is alone; a woman who has been rejected by family and friends.
The prologue immediately drew me in, gluing my eyes to the pages. A leather-bound diary is left in the donated books. One evening, after the library is closed, Lilly begins reading the diary. She is alarmed at the nefarious details. “If you are reading this, they’re probably watching you too.” Then she senses someone else is in the library. My skin stood on end, wondering what was going to happen next.
The first five chapters help set the backdrop for the rest of the book. The reader gets to know a few more details about Lilly and the diary. Lilly keeps the diary with her and continues reading of a crime scheme that runs deep in the community and all the way to Boston and the State level. And then, the end of the prologue is repeated, this time with Lilly being chased by the unwelcomed guest.
Sheriff Angus Reid appears in chapter 6. Angus is on the Weyport shoreline with his border collie, Scout, when he gets a call that Lilly is missing. Her front door was open and her house ransacked. Angus and his associate, Miguel, slowly begin piecing together clues. A mysterious woman on a bike, a hooded man seen outside Lilly’s place, a dead body. I’ll stop with details as it is quite the mystery that gets unraveled and solved. But do note, the last chapter leaves the reader hanging as a years’ old nagging question for Angus gets new information. More, please…..
I’ve read all of the Angus Reid books and with each one I see Urcelia growing in her craft. Her wordsmithing in this book caused me to visualize what was happening. Urcelia has great attention to detail. I could not put the book down and was kept on the edge of my seat.
I appreciate the cleanness of Urcelia’s books. No swearing. No sex. No graphic violence. I love that God is always part of every book. Her books are inspirational and have great redemptive endings. Urcelia writes a novel everyone can enjoy – from teen to grandparent.
I recommend you add Lilly’s Vine to your spring reading list. It’s a great suspense filled book that will keep you guessing until the end.
Lilly Cooper is the protagonist in this book. She’s the librarian in Weyport and keeper of the town’s whispered things. She knows about everyone, but no one knows about her as she keeps to herself. Sadly, the town misjudges her. She is alone; a woman who has been rejected by family and friends.
The prologue immediately drew me in, gluing my eyes to the pages. A leather-bound diary is left in the donated books. One evening, after the library is closed, Lilly begins reading the diary. She is alarmed at the nefarious details. “If you are reading this, they’re probably watching you too.” Then she senses someone else is in the library. My skin stood on end, wondering what was going to happen next.
The first five chapters help set the backdrop for the rest of the book. The reader gets to know a few more details about Lilly and the diary. Lilly keeps the diary with her and continues reading of a crime scheme that runs deep in the community and all the way to Boston and the State level. And then, the end of the prologue is repeated, this time with Lilly being chased by the unwelcomed guest.
Sheriff Angus Reid appears in chapter 6. Angus is on the Weyport shoreline with his border collie, Scout, when he gets a call that Lilly is missing. Her front door was open and her house ransacked. Angus and his associate, Miguel, slowly begin piecing together clues. A mysterious woman on a bike, a hooded man seen outside Lilly’s place, a dead body. I’ll stop with details as it is quite the mystery that gets unraveled and solved. But do note, the last chapter leaves the reader hanging as a years’ old nagging question for Angus gets new information. More, please…..
I’ve read all of the Angus Reid books and with each one I see Urcelia growing in her craft. Her wordsmithing in this book caused me to visualize what was happening. Urcelia has great attention to detail. I could not put the book down and was kept on the edge of my seat.
I appreciate the cleanness of Urcelia’s books. No swearing. No sex. No graphic violence. I love that God is always part of every book. Her books are inspirational and have great redemptive endings. Urcelia writes a novel everyone can enjoy – from teen to grandparent.
I recommend you add Lilly’s Vine to your spring reading list. It’s a great suspense filled book that will keep you guessing until the end.
April 6, 2025
A beautiful Christian mystery which I found in my case mostly met the author’s goals to both entertain as well as to inspire reflection on the scriptures woven into the story (see authors note immediately after the last chapter.) This totally engrossing Angus Reid murder mystery revolves around secrets and gossip where Lilly a knowledgeable and orderly librarian lives a very lonely life. The most excitement Lilly experiences is collecting secrets involving people in her community and does she ever get herself into a dangerous situation where it might have been better for her had she just minded her own business. While all seems to be falling apart our Sheriff Angus Reid comes to the rescue - this guy outwardly exudes calm and caring. He deeply cares about the well-being of his staff and community as well as finding justice for victims of crime. While he doesn’t have all the answers he does have his strong faith in God and this sustains him through the exciting resolution. While reading I highlighted many meaningful passages and by the time I got to the end of the book I was amazed that the wisdom shared really stayed with me and have since revisited referenced scriptures as well as wise words offered and spent time in further reflection. For example, “loyalty built on fear doesn’t last when the fear is gone” and ‘real truth, ……. worked differently. It didn’t hide in shadows or speak in whispers. It grew like a vine, breaking through walls……. always reaching toward light.’ I enjoy this author’s inspired writing so much and recommend this book.
March 20, 2025
In the garden of faith, even a single thorn can poison the vine.
Coincidence is just God’s way of remaining anonymous - Einstein This statement requires thought particularly as you begin to read about librarian Lillian Cooper. Always wearing a silver leaf brooch, she has spent many years listening, collecting and trading in the currency of secrets - the ones about everyone else. No one seems to know anything about Lilly except that she was a nice person. If that was true, then why is she suddenly missing? What did the latest donation of books have in it that got her abducted?
Sheriff Angus Reid and his deputies try to follow the clues that always seem to end in a roadblock. The answers are out there, but so are the dangers. Assault, murder and more - it was time to let the light in. The war for truth was about to begin. But who else would be lost as the light begins to shine? Will Lilly finally realize that she is loved and important to God?
An early copy of Angus Reid Mysteries Book 5 was received through Purpose Bound Press and BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.
Coincidence is just God’s way of remaining anonymous - Einstein This statement requires thought particularly as you begin to read about librarian Lillian Cooper. Always wearing a silver leaf brooch, she has spent many years listening, collecting and trading in the currency of secrets - the ones about everyone else. No one seems to know anything about Lilly except that she was a nice person. If that was true, then why is she suddenly missing? What did the latest donation of books have in it that got her abducted?
Sheriff Angus Reid and his deputies try to follow the clues that always seem to end in a roadblock. The answers are out there, but so are the dangers. Assault, murder and more - it was time to let the light in. The war for truth was about to begin. But who else would be lost as the light begins to shine? Will Lilly finally realize that she is loved and important to God?
An early copy of Angus Reid Mysteries Book 5 was received through Purpose Bound Press and BookFunnel. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.
March 21, 2025
Small Town Secrets that Test your Faith
Sheriff Reid investigates the disappearance of librarian Lilly Cooper. Lilly has been collecting all of the secrets she uncovers, until she uncovers one that someone is willing to kill to keep it secret.
As witnesses to Lilly’s disappearance come to light Sheriff Reid is on a hunt to find them to help locate Lilly. Then as their bodies are found the hunt intensifies and other clues must be found.
When it is discovered that the secrets involve law enforcement, politicians and officials of the highest order Sheriff Reid does not know who he can trust.
Join Sheriff Reid on the hunt to find the truth and to hope you can locate Lilly before it is too late.
There many layers with twists and turns, as the story unfolds before Sheriff Reid can put all of the puzzle pieces together.
I think you will really enjoy this book, I know I did!!
Sheriff Reid investigates the disappearance of librarian Lilly Cooper. Lilly has been collecting all of the secrets she uncovers, until she uncovers one that someone is willing to kill to keep it secret.
As witnesses to Lilly’s disappearance come to light Sheriff Reid is on a hunt to find them to help locate Lilly. Then as their bodies are found the hunt intensifies and other clues must be found.
When it is discovered that the secrets involve law enforcement, politicians and officials of the highest order Sheriff Reid does not know who he can trust.
Join Sheriff Reid on the hunt to find the truth and to hope you can locate Lilly before it is too late.
There many layers with twists and turns, as the story unfolds before Sheriff Reid can put all of the puzzle pieces together.
I think you will really enjoy this book, I know I did!!
March 23, 2025
A new Angus Reid mystery to sink our teeth into.
Lilly is a small town gossiper who is well connected within the centre of Weyport's social website of secrets and shenanigans.
Lilly's skilful navigation and meticulous attention to detail have now landed her in hot water with someone who is very determined to keep her silenced and the secrets buried deep.
As Angus and his dedicated team search for Lilly and any answers to her whereabouts or what secrets Weyport is hiding, now becomes more dangerous as the truth starts to reveal itself.
A very well intricate woven web of secrets and betrayal and corruption and hidden truths will be revealed plus a few questions that will keep you coming back for the next Angus Reid mystery.
Lilly is a small town gossiper who is well connected within the centre of Weyport's social website of secrets and shenanigans.
Lilly's skilful navigation and meticulous attention to detail have now landed her in hot water with someone who is very determined to keep her silenced and the secrets buried deep.
As Angus and his dedicated team search for Lilly and any answers to her whereabouts or what secrets Weyport is hiding, now becomes more dangerous as the truth starts to reveal itself.
A very well intricate woven web of secrets and betrayal and corruption and hidden truths will be revealed plus a few questions that will keep you coming back for the next Angus Reid mystery.
April 2, 2025
Wow…what a page turner! This one is amazing! Urcelia never lets you down! She grabs your attention right from the start and there’s never a dull moment in the book! I would 100% recommend this book to anyone who wants an amazing crime book with a faith filled foundation! But beware, her books are highly addictive, so make sure you have a nice chunk of time set aside to read…because you won’t want to put it down!
April 6, 2025
This book, Lilly’s Vine, is a page turner! It begins with a quiet little seaside town that holds all the normal things in life, friendship, love, community, but the hidden secrets begin to take hold as evil shows its face!
What an intriguing story line filling every page with the temptation to read the next page! Faith and truth! Strong partners!
What an intriguing story line filling every page with the temptation to read the next page! Faith and truth! Strong partners!
March 29, 2025
I received an ARC and this is my voluntary review. A good thrilling murder mystery in the Angus Reid series with lots of suspense and a clean read. A hard to put down story with faith and redemption as the main themes.
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April 2, 2025They say it’s my best so far! My mind is blown and I couldn’t be more humbled and grateful for the fantastic reviews that have come in during launch week!
The question is: Will you agree?
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The question is: Will you agree?
Let me know! 😉
April 5, 2025
Lilly's Vine is one of those books that will stick with you long after you've finished the last page. It's a wonderful illustration of truth breaking through darkness and bringing with it healing and forgiveness.
March 15, 2025
Excellent book. I was hooked in the first chapter. Kept me guessing on how the ending was going to turn out. Grab a copy you won’t regret it. She gets better with every book.
March 22, 2025
Can one diary carry so much info to cause a deathly mystery?
Secrects need to come to the light.
But, at what cost.
Secrects need to come to the light.
But, at what cost.
March 29, 2025
Great story as usual from this author. Inspiring and edge of your seat situations. I highly recommend this I all the other books she has written.
April 22, 2025
This book was a delight, Lilly had Many secrets to hide.
A well written book, the characters fitted the story so very well.
I recommend this book to you
A well written book, the characters fitted the story so very well.
I recommend this book to you
May 25, 2025
Lots of twists - well done Urcelia!
April 9, 2025
I read it in a day. Does that tell you anything?!?😁
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