Posts Tagged ‘murder’
Fireworks on the Fourth, by B.J. Bowen
The fiery festivities of the Symphony’s annual Fourth of July extravaganza feature cannons, liberty bells, and fireworks. But the noise covers gunshots which leave a shifty Board member dead and Emily Wilson’s friend, KC, the prime suspect. Can Emily face down blackmail, danger, and a threat to her loyal companion to find the killer?
Read MoreDiamondback Revenge, by Cindy Keen Reynders
Diamondback Revenge, by Cindy Keen Reynders It’s a sweltering Wyoming summer and the typically clear blue skies are clogged with smoke drifting from encroaching wildfires. Life goes on, however, and private investigator Reese Golden remains dedicated to resolving crimes in her hometown of Meadowlark Valley. Currently, she seeks a local shop owner’s stolen rattlesnake taxidermy…
Read MoreBlooming with Murder, by Kathryn Long
Blooming with Murder, by Kathryn Long Spring is blooming in Sierra Pines, and everyone’s busy preparing for the annual Spring Fling Festival. Ali Winston takes her B&B guests for a tour, and their first stop is the face painting booth. Local school board president, Melvin Renville, is there to honor a bet he lost to…
Read MoreClean Win, by Kevin Doyle
Clean Win, by Kevin Doyle Laura Mosby is like a lot of young women, working in a job she doesn’t like, looking for a way out, and doing her best to enjoy her privacy. When she dies a violent death at the hands of an intruder, it’s at first brushed off as a standard homicide.…
Read MoreIn the Frame, by Lyn Farrell
In the Frame, by Lyn Farrell Wealthy widow Abigail Forester is reported missing by her nephew Jonathon. The Sheriff’s office’s investigation shows she’s still in Rosedale and they turf the case to Rosedale Investigations. Turns out, Abigail’s been staying with a friend to avoid Jonathon who’s been harassing her to inherit her estate. Abigail sets…
Read MoreThe Case of the ’61 Chevy Impala, by Tom Meschery
The Case of the ’61 Chevy Impala, by Tom Meschery It’s the tumultuous month of April 1968. Victor and Vincent Brovelli, identical twins, owners of Brovelli Brothers Used Cars, have just repo’ed a 1961 Chevrolet Impala and driven it back to their car lot on East 14th Street in Oakland, California. Victor opens the trunk…
Read MoreBallistics at the Ballet, by B.J. Bowen
When temperamental conductor Felix Underhayes is killed before a rehearsal of the Nutcracker ballet, everyone realizes the show must go on. At an already crazy time of year, things become more complicated when Emily Wilson’s nephew, percussionist Charlie McRae, is accused of the crime.
Emily’s sister, Kathleen, and their mother arrive to help prove Charlie’s innocence, but in spite of their best intentions, their efforts do more to hinder the police investigation than to help.
To secure justice for her nephew, can Emily juggle performances and family dynamics, while she dodges a demented killer who wants to silence her?
Read MoreDeath of a Miser, by Jenna Harte
It’s the holiday season in Jefferson Grove and Sophie Parker’s life is good. She hung up her Booty Burgo pirate wench waitress uniform months ago…
Read MoreDouble Frame, by Kevin Doyle
Double Frame, by Kevin Doyle Sociology professor Felix Thayer is brilliant but hateful. A near-genius in his field, but impossible to get along with. When his colleague Michael Hartness is found murdered in his office, it doesn’t surprise anyone that Thayer is arrested for the crime. Everyone who knew the two men pretty much saw…
Read MoreWild Creek Whispers, by Cindy Keen Reynders
Wild Creek Whispers, by Cindy Keen Reynders After being shot on duty, former Denver Police officer, Reese Golden, starts a private investigator firm in her hometown of Meadowlark Valley, Wyoming. Easier cases like skip tracing individuals and performing background checks pay Reese’s bills and keep her from becoming too emotionally involved. Skylar Ellington calls Reese…
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