Deception (Pros and Cons Mysteries Book 3)

Private investigator Olive Sterling returns to her hometown of Oasis, Texas when an old flame asks her to investigate a local teacher named Rebecca Hansen, who claims to have terminal cancer. As the community supports Rebecca with prayers and financial aid, Olive begins to suspect inconsistencies in her story. Olive questions whether Rebecca is genuinely ill or running a scam. The case becomes personal for Olive, whose father was known for deception. As she investigates further, disturbing patterns surface. A mysterious man begins monitoring her activities, and Olive receives threatening messages. When the situation turns deadly, Olive understands that her investigation has uncovered secrets someone is willing to kill to protect.