In a world of perfect posts and curated lives, the truth is easy to hide.

Two weeks before Christmas, fashion insider Samantha Kidd accepts a temporary assignment as a social media influencer, trading investigations for lifestyle goals and carefully staged photos. The perks are plentiful, the expectations unrealistic — and the pressure to perform is constant.

When a colleague suddenly goes missing, Samantha knows the polished Instagram timeline left behind tells only part of the story. As she digs past filters, hashtags, and carefully crafted personas, she realizes someone has gone to great lengths to make a lie look like the perfect life.

With the holidays approaching and time running out, Samantha must rely on her instincts — and her hard-earned experience — to uncover the truth before the illusion becomes permanent.

Slay Ride is the tenth mystery in the Killer Fashion Mysteries. Perfect for readers who loveholiday charm, modern fashion culture, and sharp humor in a cozy story about authenticity, friendship, and seeing past the shine.

This season, the truth won’t be found in the caption.