Historical Mystery
Winner of Two Book Awards
Divorce can be murder!
From award-winning author Paula Darnell comes this fast paced historical mystery.
Never guessing that their very lives might be in danger, well-to-do
women come from all over the country to stay at guest ranches around
Reno to establish the six weeks' residency required for a quickie Nevada
divorce in 1955.
When a Circle E Ranch guest dies after her
Cadillac plunges off Mount Rose Highway, a mountain road between Lake
Tahoe and Reno, Washoe County Deputy Sheriff Ben Cameron is assigned to
investigate the accident. His inquiries lead him to question everyone at
the Circle E, where he meets Mary, an attractive prospective divorcée
from New York.
What Reviewers Are Saying
"This thoroughly engrossing mystery is especially recommended for detective story readers looking for a blend of intrigue set against Nevada historical and cultural backdrops."
~ D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"The action takes us from Nevada to California and back, with unexpected
twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the end . . .
Darnell ably conveys the strain of the enforced six-week stay with a
group of strangers who all have their own baggage and have nothing in
common other than their wish for a quickie divorce. An interesting
reminder of an almost forgotten piece of Americana."
~ Historical Novel Society
"an
easy to read page turner, I read it in two sittings! The plot line is
well thought out and leaves you guessing until the conclusion as to who
the perpetrator is. . . . If you enjoy a whodunnit murder mystery, this
book is for you."
~Cup of Toast
"This was a
really interesting read . . . If you like historical fiction and
crime, this is perfect for you; the period detail helps shape the way
the investigation goes which grounds it in the time and place." ~ Ramblingmads
"Like many of the characters in the story I came for the location but was spellbound by the story. . . this is a great story and one that I recommend checking out. It is the first book that I have read by Paula Darnell but it definitely won't be my last."
~ J. Bronder Book Reviews
***Public Safety Writers Association 2020 Book Award Winner***
***National Federation of Press Women 2021 Award Winner***
Formats
ebook - ISBN: 978-1-887402-00-2 - $4.99
paperback - 978-1-887402-01-9 - $15.95
hardcover (large print) - 978-1-887402-02-6 - $36.95
Published by Campbell and Rogers Press
