When a beloved instructor at Mojave Mesa Community College is found dead in his classroom, Rex Redondo and Vivienne Rose find themselves entangled in a case that hits close to home. The victim, retired cop and part-time professor Wally Walker had secrets that someone was desperate to bury—secrets tied to the infamous Section 14 incident that scarred Palm Springs decades ago.
As Rex and Viv dive into the college’s bustling halls, they discover more than just academic drama. Wally’s connection to a local pawn shop, a suspicious pill trade on campus, and his strained relationship with his grandson Jax create a tangled web of clues. With time running out and suspicion falling on more than one unlikely culprit, Rex, and Viv must navigate old grudges and new deceptions to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight.
The peaceful mountain town of Lily Rock is a buzz with excitement for the inaugural Woofstock weekend festival, a celebration of dogs, rock & roll, and community. But when a beloved local and festival organizer is found dead in the Frenchie Connection Dog Park, the town’s tranquil springtime spirit is shattered.
Enter Janis Jets who calls upon amateur sleuth Olivia Greer to help solve the case. With dogs, campers, and music lovers flooding the town, Olivia’s investigation gets tangled in a web of secrets, suspicions, and small-town rivalries. To make matters worse, Eldred Whitlock, the new owner of The Frenchie Connection Inn, makes the big mistake of snubbing Janis’s new puppy convincing her beyond a shadow of a doubt that he’s the killer.
As Olivia uncovers clues, she must untangle the real culprit from false leads before Woofstock is overshadowed by another tragedy. Can Olivia solve the case in time for the festival to go on? Or will the celebration of peace, love, and dogs be forever marred by a killer on the loose?
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a splash of canine charm, Sit. Stay. Play Dead is a delightful romp through the quirks and secrets of a small town that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
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