Love, Mom
books by Iliana Xander
A best-selling author. A mother. A murderer…Mackenzie Casper is a brilliant student. But she is best known for her mother, a best-selling author whose dark, twisted thrillers have a dedicated worldwide fanbase.When her mother dies in an accident, fans across the world are left grieving, and the investigators are asking: Was that really an accident?The day of the memorial service, Mackenzie gets the first mysterious envelope, signed, From #1 fan. XOXO Inside are the pages of her mother’s diary that start with the lines: Want to know a secret?Love, Mom. What Mackenzie reads leaves her in shock.But then comes the second letter.And the third...Mackenzie starts her own investigation and stumbles upon secrets that her family has lived with for years.Quickly, she realizes that her mother's path to stardom was etched with sinister lies that might have caught up with her.Sometimes fame is worth a murder. Or worse.Soon, Mackenzie will come to find out that there are worse things than murder… The narrative encourages readers to remain attentive by offering subtle connections between events. Small details introduced earlier often gain significance later in the story. This sense of continuity rewards careful reading and enhances satisfaction. The author’s attention to character dynamics adds depth to the story. Relationships evolve naturally, reflecting changes brought about by shared experiences and challenges.