Thomas Mercer, an imprint of Amazon Publishing, has unveiled the cover for Death in Heels, the first in a planned mystery series by debut author Kitty Murphy. Set in midst of Dublin’s vibrant drag scene, the book explores the fictional club TRASH and its fascinating performers. When Fi McKinnery goes to support her best friend Mae B’s drag debut, she doesn’t imagine a killer will be in the audience – and they’re waiting for their grand finale. . . When one of the queen’s turns up dead in the gutter of a rain-soaked Dublin street, the police are quick to rule the death an accident, but Fi is convinced it was foul play. It’s up to Fi to turn sleuth and as more of her friends become entangled in the killer’s twisted plans she’s determined to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.
Even as the rest of the gang start to distance themselves, Fi is certain that they’re all in terrible danger. Something dark is lurking beneath the feathers, glitter and sequins of Dublin’s drag scene. And it’s not just the sticky floor and cracked mirrors; someone is targeting the queens. When another member of the group is gunned down, it’s clear the danger is coming ever closer. Can Fi stop the killer before any more of her friends are hurt?
A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kitty has been engaged with Dublin’s drag scene for decades and was always keen to combine her passion for the glamorous art form with her love of crime novels. Death in Heels is due to publish in November, with the sequel following in 2023.