Death by Pilates (An Angel Hammond Private Investigator Novel)

A hated psychotherapist. A sweat-soaked crime scene. And a retired cop who refuses to play by the rules.

When a prominent, widely despised psychotherapist is murdered on a pilates reformer at The Hot Box—St. Augustine’s trendiest infrared fitness studio—the owner panics.

Desperate to keep her business open and exploit the viral true-crime hype, she bypasses the local police and hires the one investigator who can deliver fast answers: Angel Hammond.

Alongside her trusty K-9 sidekick, Brooklyn, Angel dives headfirst into the Ancient City’s dark underbelly. Armed with a connection to a hit true-crime podcast and her own sharp instincts, she systematically narrows down a crowded field of suspects. But beating the cops to the truth comes with a steep price. Her investigation puts her on a collision course with Detective Zachary Smith Barnes—the local detective in charge, Angel’s brooding ex-boss, and the only man who’s ever gotten under her skin.

Can Angel corner a killer before the final cooldown, or will this case ruin her second chance at love for good?

Death by Pilates is a gritty, action-packed mystery that blends the charm of a cozy with the sharp edge of a classic noir thriller.