This four book set follows detective Candice Holladay, and her German Shepherd, Chowder, asthey operate Candice’s new bookstore appropriately named ‘The Crime Scene’. Having left the big city police force, they live in the small town of East Black Oak, where surprisingly, murder is a frequent visitor. A cast of local characters lend charm and ingenuity to Candice’s penchant for solving crimes which has followed her dangerously into retirement.
Museum of Whispers (Book 5)
When former detective Candice Holladay traded in high-stakes investigations for the quiet life of a bookshop owner, she never imagined she'd find herself entangled in East Black Oak’s darkest mystery.
But when Michael Turner, the town’s museum curator, vanishes without a trace, Candice is pulled into a web of secrets buried deep within the town’s old mine-turned-prison.
With her loyal dog Chowder, intrepid reporter Christopher Donovan, and a cast of quirky allies, Candice must unravel a century-old conspiracy, outmaneuver dangerous foes, and rescue Michael before it’s too late.
Deadly Prose (Book 6)
Literary giant Gregory Caldwell was set to sign books at Candice Holladay’s shop, The Crime Scene—until Chowder discovered him dead in the stockroom just hours before the event. Excitement had been building in the small town of East Black Oak ever since Caldwell’s visit was announced. Now, instead of a lively book signing, Candice and her sleuthing sidekick Gracie are faced with a dead body and a tangled mystery.
Murder at the Rest Area (Book 7)
Retired detective Candice Holladay’s life in tranquil East Black Oak is turned upside down when her dog Chowder discovers a body. Chowder is relentless, pulling Candice into the woods behind a nearby rest area until they encounter a corpse. The victim, a local eccentric recently reported missing, is only the beginning of a dark and tangled mystery.
Murder Made Official (Book 8)
A murdered official. A secret society. Small-town power players with something to hide. And a festival full of suspects.
East Black Oak’s annual Art Festival promises ten days of celebration—until the body of Peter Lang, a visiting official, is found just before opening day.
Retired detective Candice Holladay, her loyal dog Chowder, and a team of unlikely sleuths uncover a cryptic symbol at the crime scene—one tied to a secretive art guild with deep roots in the town’s leadership.
