“Five Stars! The tale immediately drew me in, into the town, into the intriguing mystery, and into the people. A real treat to read." ~Deb, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 ReviewerLaurel Falls, N.C., 1985: My life was saved by a murder. At the time, of course, I didn’t understand that. I just knew I was having the best year of my life. Given all the terrible things that happened, I should be ashamed to say it, but that year was a blessing for me.It all started with a wave. Della Kincaid and her dog, Jake, driving by, staring at the For Sale sign in front of Daddy’s store. Before long, she’d bought it. She explained she was done with being a crime reporter in Washington, D.C., tired of all the violence. So she packed up and moved to our small town of Laurel Falls, N.C. She told everybody it looked like heaven to her—ancient mountains brimming with tall trees and songbirds, peace and quiet. Until she found the body.Our lazy old sheriff called it a suicide. No way. Della agreed. So we teamed up and traipsed all over the mountains of North Carolina to find what did happen. Along the way, we sure met some interesting characters—both good and bad. We made a plan, and we worked it hard to find that killer before we became the next victims. ~Abit Bradshaw“TERRIFIC SERIES! The characters are awesome. I can't stop reading. I don't want these books to end!”You'll enjoy this suspenseful story because who doesn't dream of second chances?If you love Elly Griffiths, Sue Grafton, and Cheryl Bradshaw (no relation to Abit Bradshaw that we know of), you're sure to enjoy the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series.Get it now—for the rich natural setting, colorful characters, and suspenseful investigations.A Life for a Life is the first novel in the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series by award-winning author Lynda McDaniel.Interview with Lynda McDanielQ: What makes the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries Series so special?A: In addition to the suspense of a good mystery, each book includes people and stories from the years I spent on my "back to the land" farm in Appalachia. You'll meet a cantankerous laundromat owner who was just as weird as she's portrayed, a gentle giant of a beekeeper with an abiding love for his family, and Cleva Hall, who's based on a woman who taught me how to put food by. But especially Abit Bradshaw, one of the amateur sleuths along with Della Kincaid, a former journalist. Abit started in a supporting role, but I listened to my readers and gave him a starring role in the rest of the series. This book and the next two—The Roads to Damascus and Welcome the Little Children—are coming-of-age stories for Abit.Q: Why should readers give these books a try?A: Readers who prefer suspense without over-the-top violence will enjoy this series. I write in the British style, where the dastardly deed is done off stage; (similar in that way to cozy mysteries). I don't like mounting body bags, but I do enjoy the chase for justice. In addition to the crimes, readers will find vivid mountain settings, colorful characters, sharp wit, good food, and a touch of romance.Q: In what order were the books written?A:A Life for a LifeThe Roads to DamascusWelcome the Little ChildrenMurder Ballad BluesDeep in the ForestUp the CreekUnwrappedAfter DuskWaiting for You (free prequel)What readers are saying:"REMINDS ME OF To Kill a Mockingbird. You are a treasure of a writer." ~J. M. Grayson"THIS WAS MY FIRST BOOK BY LYNDA McDANIEL, WON'T BE MY LAST. Love a book that can hold my interest to the point I don't want it to end." ~M. Ballard

When the lure of other people's money is too great to resist...

Embezzlement and gold-digging hit close to home when two friends from Madeline’s past seek her help with delicate personal matters that could have lasting repercussions.

When funds go missing, Madeline must hunt down the trusted bookkeeper who can set things right... before her employer takes the blame.

The fast-approaching nuptials of his recently widowed father prompt another old friend to ask Madeline to do a background check on the much younger fiancée. It doesn’t take long to figure out the woman is not who she claims to be. But who is she really?

While Madeline and her team search for the missing bookkeeper and try to get the skinny on the possible gold-digger, startling connections begin to appear that will leave you following the trail of other people’s money until the very last page.

Other People's Money is the seventh book in the beloved Madeline Dawkins series of mystery novels.

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Praise for Cynthia Hamilton and the Madeline Dawkins series:

"... keeps your blood pumping with each page." —Kimberly Charleston, Books Uplift

"...filled with the secrets, surprises, and suspense that readers have come to expect, and new fans are sure to enjoy." —Susan Hunter, author of Dangerous Habits

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'A clue on almost every page.'

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HAS RETURNED TO BOSTON

from a vacation overseas, little knowing that her suitcase contains a valuable haul of illicit drugs hidden inside... When the bag is stolen from her at the airport, Boston investigator Mark Kane is given the difficult job of retrieving the suitcase and finding out who is responsible for putting Jenny in such terrible danger. But when the two men who could have provided the answers are found dead, Kane has his work cut out for him. As Lucy stumbles upon a vital piece of evidence the case suddenly takes a new turn. Has Kane been looking in all the wrong places? And when a kidnapping puts the whole investigation on a different footing he needs to call on all his experience and cunning to save the victim from harm and bring the culprits to justice. On the domestic front, Lucy persists in her so far unsuccessful efforts to get Kane to agree to let her work from home. Lucy’s motto is ‘persistence pays off’ so it’s probably only a matter of time. In the meantime, at least he could arrange for something to boost the cell phone signal in the office, couldn’t he…?

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Halifax Homicide Detective Allan Stanton has been haunted for the last year by one case he couldn’t close: the brutal murder of a pretty twenty-two-year-old in Point Pleasant Park. On the anniversary of her death, the body of another young woman is found. The MO suggests the same person killed them both, but the long gap between murders is unusual for a serial killer.

Fellow detective Audra Price joins Stanton in the search for this ruthless predator. But neither is prepared to handle such a unique brand of psychopath. Over a decade of unsolved case files turn up a swath of carnage, cut all across Canada with bone-chilling efficiency. The only way to bring justice to the victims is by following the most horrifying trail of their careers—to a monster who knows he’s being hunted.