A Small Matter of Ethics: Book One of the Peony Creek Mysteries

“A Small Matter of Ethics is a great cozy mystery. First, how can you not love Laurelyn right from the start? She’s smart, strong, and keeps fighting even when life hits a few speed bumps. The characters are believable and the story moves at a good pace. A nice book to curl up and read with your favorite cup of tea.” Liliana S., Book BloggerA dead eco-warrior. A gas developer suspect. An autistic farm worker. Life has gotten a little derailed for Laurelyn McNamara, owner of Bad Aspen Farm in the picturesque mountain town of Peony Creek. When a farm intern turns up dead on a mountain trail, Laurelyn happens to be first on the scene. She suspects foul play, and she isn’t wrong. But she is sure that the police have the wrong guy. With the help of her best friend, an undercover agent with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and their mutual pal, a local vintner and wife of a local cop, Laurelyn untangles a web of passions, intrigue, and social justice, while still running her farm and learning to love again. With cowboy, rancher, and mystery man George Trojan at her side, Laurelyn finds the courage to take risks, follow her instincts, listen to intuition once again, and find joy in unexpected ways, people, and places. BookRaid award for best selling mystery.