Independence Daze

by Vivian Vale

When travel photographer Kayla Brodie returns home to Syracuse for Independence Day, she expects fireworks in the sky—not murder on the ground.

Kayla's homecoming for her hometown's biggest celebration takes a deadly turn when renowned pyrotechnics expert Ray Donovan is found dead behind the festival grounds. What should have been a spectacular Fourth of July display becomes a race against time to stop a killer before they strike again.

With her loyal black Labrador Nox at her side, Kayla

• Ray's death is connected to a multi-million-dollar conspiracy

• Someone has been systematically destroying careers in the fireworks industry

• The killer plans to use tonight's celebration to complete their deadly scheme

• Even her own family might be in danger

As accusations fly and the community she loves becomes a crime scene, Kayla must use her photographer's eye for detail to expose the truth. But when the real fireworks begin, will she be able to stop a killer who's willing to destroy an entire town to cover their tracks?

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 2, 2025