Her first murder case will stick with her. Closer than she ever imagined.

New TV reporter Stella Reynolds moves across the country for her chance at a dream job, and her career kicks off when she covers the town’s first murders in years.

When the prime suspect’s girlfriend enlists Stella to help clear his name, she uncovers another shocking crime that could expose a handful of powerful insiders.


Who is honest, who can’t be trusted and who committed the murders? Stella is on a tight deadline to find out. Can she help free an innocent man, or will the real culprit get away with murder?

The Big Lead is the first book in Libby Kirsch’s entertaining cozy mystery series. Kirkus Reviews says,"Kirsch’s novel is full of humor, mystery, and romantic tension." If you like cringe-worthy catastrophes, laugh out loud antics, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page, then you’ll love this series by an Emmy award-winning former journalist.