Cover Art

Charley Scott is thrilled to be running a summer pop-up gallery in cottage country. But when her friend's husband is found dead, the investigation threatens the gallery's opening.

An avid reader of mysteries, Vanessa Westermann is a former Arthur Ellis Awards judge, holds an M.A. in English Literature and a Bachelor of Education, and has taught creative writing. Cover Art, first of the Charley Scott Mysteries, was published to great acclaim in 2022. At the heart of all of Westermann's stories are strong female protagonists inspired by the heroines in her own life. She currently lives in Ontario.