Lorilee Marple returned to her native town of Jefferson after an expansive education up north, only to find she had outgrown the quaint ways of her fellow townspeople. She was not vindictive, vengeful, or even spiteful, although she came across that way to some. She was a rather genteel woman, now in her 70s, who simply wanted to remake the world to her own image; a mission which rubbed some the wrong way.Local elections provide the background for this book noir, with unforgettable characters destined to become lovers, victims, and culprits, willing or not. Look out for the wayward judge, the missing-ininaction sheriff, and a whole gang of do-gooders out to reform the county. Hang onto your seat while you go hiking up hills, sliding down ravines, and ducking verbal barbs meant to reduce the innocent to their knees.Tag along with detective Todd McVean as he takes you into his confidence on this, his first, notorious case.
Who Shot Ms. Marple: a Midsummer Night’s Swim
Lorilee Marple, a genteel woman in her 70s, returns to her hometown with a mission to remake the world, causing a stir among the townspeople. In this book noir set against local elections, be prepared for unforgettable characters, scandal, and detective Todd McVean’s first notorious case that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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