Welcome to Stage Lights & Sleuths The World of Renaii West
Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by.
From directing on stage to plotting unpredictable mysteries, storytelling has always been my passion. I love crafting fun, quirky, and delightfully unorthodox characters who stumble into bizarre mysteries—and rely on pure wit and cunning to crack the case.
If you’re looking for an escape from the daily grind, you’re in the right place. Step into a world where wild rides, deep friendships, and clever sleuthing take center stage.
Unravel
the Chaos
Meet Tasha, a witty, unapologetic protagonist taking on a twenty-year-old mystery in my debut novel, Death by Chaos (Winner of the 2021 IndieReader Discovery Award for Women’s Issues). Ready to join her on a wild ride?
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Behind the Curtain
When I’m not crafting tight mystery plots, I’m embracing life’s side trips—from classic cinema and mythology to travel, yoga, belly dancing, and complex jigsaw puzzles.