The Painter : Todd Book Publications : 9780615955452 : 0615955452 : 16 Jan 2014 : She's in witness protection. He's balancing revenge and love. Can a PI solve a cold case to give them a second chance? Elizabeth Stitchway's love for solving mysteries usually wins out over her search for a boyfriend. But she's supportive when her lonely friend Victoria looks online for companionship. When things get serious quickly with Victoria's new online relationship, Stitch discovers an incredible secret: her friend is in witness protection and the guy she met online may be the reason why... After Victoria goes missing, Stitch must fit together the clues from a decade-old murder case to free her friend. Will Victoria survive the social media affair, or will Stitch be forced to post a tragic status update? The Painter is the third standalone novel in the Elizabeth Stitchway series of PI mystery novels. If you like intricate plots, real-world characters, and dating dilemmas, then you'll love Mary Ja