Jake Stewart thought losing his big-city reporting job was the worst thing that could happen to him.

He was wrong.

Now drifting through the Arizona desert in a battered RV, Jake takes a temporary assignment to revive a struggling small-town newspaper in Mesa country. He expects dusty archives, local gossip, and maybe a zoning dispute or two.

Instead, he finds a body buried among the red rocks.

When a desperate woman claims she didn't commit the murder, Jake's reporter instincts kick in. But in a town built on secrets -- and whispers of a long-lost treasure -- asking questions can be dangerous.

The deeper Jake digs, the more he realizes someone is determined to keep the past buried. And this time, the next headline could be his own obituary.

If you love:
? Small-town settings with quirky characters
? Clever clues and hidden treasures
? A smart, steady sleuth
? Clean mysteries with charm and suspense

Then you'll love the first Jake Stewart Mystery.

Start the adventure today -- and discover why saving a small-town newspaper can be deadly.

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• Publication Date: April 14, 2022
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• Print Length: 278 Pages
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