The Taste of Rain - The Clover City Files, #1

A mystery that explores the themes of trust, aging, and justice. It is a heartwarming tale of the unlikely friendship between a young college student and an elderly resident, as they work together to uncover the truth, and solve a decades-old murder. Amira Cooper never expected a part-time job at a nursing home to turn into a thrilling mystery, but that's exactly what happens when she meets resident Claire Stewart.
As Amira gets to know Claire, she uncovers a decades-old murder that nobody believed happened. Determined to bring justice for Claire, Amira delves into the past and must confront her own biases and assumptions about aging and the elderly. Amira must navigate through the complexities of the present while uncovering the truth about the past. But as she gets closer to the truth, she faces challenges both personally and professionally.
With her studies, job, and investigation all competing for her time, Amira must juggle it all to solve the mystery and bring closure for Claire. Novella, multi-generational, diverse, college town.