Cassandra Sato's wellness era lasted exactly two weeks. Then she found a body.

Training for the Halloween Hustle 5K wasn't Cassandra's idea. But if a workplace fitness challenge gets her out from behind her desk, and helps her win a steak dinner from Andy Summers, she's willing to give it a shot.

The Johnson Mansion has divided Carson for years. Some see a beloved landmark worth saving. Others see prime real estate. Cassandra sees a community on the verge of tearing itself apart, until a body proves the argument has already gone too far.

As the miles add up, so do the suspects. Between aching muscles, a training schedule that never quite goes as planned, and friends determined to keep her moving, Cassandra discovers that wellness isn't measured in race times. It's measured by the people who show up when it matters most.

She just wanted a finisher's medal and to win a bet.
Instead, she found a killer.

A standalone Cassandra Sato Mystery novella with no series spoilers. Perfect to enjoy before, after, or between the novels.