“I turned the last page, hoping Josie’s journey continues. She’s a character with so much more to explore, and I’d happily follow her through many more investigations.” Dear Author Book Reviews/Speak Up Talk Radio
Las Vegas, New Mexico, 1929.
Josephine MacFarland has always defied convention. Now she’s back—for a second chance. The Fred Harvey Company has hired her as their first-ever detective to quietly investigate the murder of a traveling salesman at the elegant Castaneda Hotel. Her task: uncover the truth without attracting headlines or tarnishing the company’s reputation.
Armed with little more than a train ticket and her resolve, Josie returns to the place where her career—and reputation—fell apart. But the welcome is anything but warm. The sheriff refuses to work with her, old friends have turned cold, and soon she’s dismissed again—stranded in the middle of the Great Depression with no money, no allies, and no authority.
Now Josie must decide: return home in shame once more, or fight to prove she belongs—even if it puts her directly in the path of danger.
A three time award winning mystery for fans of intrepid female investigators who refuse to give up.
Dead Drop in Lily Rock where mystery unfolds.
Look out, Olivia! There’s a new sleuth in Lily Rock. Avery Denning steps off the Pacific Crest Trail looking for rest and a place to regroup. Instead, she finds her landlady dead.
Though Avery never met Stella, she’s drawn into the heart of the investigation — to clear her name.
As an intuitive observer and reluctant female amateur sleuth, Avery notices what others overlook: whispered conversations, misplaced objects, and a messages not meant for public eyes. With help from Janis and Olivia she follows a trail of clues.
This character-driven cozy mystery blends small town charm, community secrets, and themes of belonging. Perfect for readers who love cozy mystery series set in tight-knit communities, Dead Drop in Lily Rock introduces a new sleuth who discovers that sometimes the most important journeys begin when you stop walking — and choose to stay.
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