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  • Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My

    Denise Swanson

    Mass Market Paperback (Berkley, July 4, 2017)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of Between a Book and a Hard Place comes the latest Devereaux’s Dime Store Mystery—and it packs a bite.Opening up a dime store in her hometown of Shadow Bend, Missouri, Devereaux “Dev” Sinclair thought she’d left the wilds of city life behind her. But she’s about to discover that even rural life can be beastly. . . Handsome private investigator Jake Del Vecchio has rented the office space on the second floor above Devereaux’s dime store, and Dev now finds herself embroiled in his first case, which involves Gabriella Winston, the missing wife of wealthy philanthropist Elliot Winston.Elliot is determined to open a wildlife park on the edge of town but is facing all sorts of angry opposition—including Gabriella. After the Winstons have a bitter fight, Gabriella disappears, and their house is ransacked. The authorities are quick to claim Elliot killed his wife, but Dev’s not so sure. One thing is certain: Claws are out in Shadow Bend. . . .
  • Murder of a Snake in the Grass

    Denise Swanson

    Mass Market Paperback (Berkley, April 1, 2003)
    After over two years, school psychologist Skye Denison is still in Scumble River trying to figure out why she’s still in Scumble River. But with all the town’s quirks and crimes, life there is never dull, and besides, it’s home. Scumble River is celebrating its bicentennial in style—with Historical Society Reenactments, a bingo tent, Crazy Craft Race, and a coal-tossing tournament. Serving as the guest of honor is none other than the town founder’s great-great-grandnephew, Gabriel Scumble. But his visit turns out to be short-lived when Skye’s students, Frannie and Justin, find him dead, a pickax protruding from the chest area of his authentic buckskin costume. Meanwhile, Skye’s deceitful ex-fiancé Luc St. Amant has appeared out of the blue, creating turmoil in her love life. Does the real danger lie in the possibility that Luc will drive away the men in Skye’s life, or is there a more menacing connection between Luc’s arrival and Gabriel Scumble’s murder?
  • Die Me a River

    Denise Swanson

    Hardcover (Thorndike Pr, June 26, 2019)
    The chips are down in Scumble RiverSchool psychologist Skye Denison-Boyd had hoped that her maternity leave would be at least a little relaxing, but when she and her husband, Wally, meet with the priest to discuss their newborn twins' christening, an explosion at the nearby bowling alley rocks the rectory. And although the business was closed at the time of the blast, there's a body inside.As police chief, Wally is inevitably drawn into the investigation, which seems to indicate that foul play is afoot again in Scumble River, and Skye can't help but do a bit of her own sleuthing. But the clues come fast and furious, ranging from an odd new stranger in town to animosity toward the gambling machines that had recently been installed at the bowling alley, and Skye finds herself wondering if this could be the puzzle that stumps her for good.New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson has penned another hit for cozy fans with Die Me a River, the latest installment in her beloved Welcome Back to Scumble River mystery series.
  • Murder of a Snake in the Grass: A Scumble River Mystery

    Denise Swanson

    Hardcover (Thorndike Press, Aug. 2, 2003)
    Serving as a guest of honor for the Scumble River Bicentennial celebration is none other than the town founder's great-great-nephew, Gabriel Scumble. But his visit is short-lived when he is found dead. Meanwhile Luc St. Amant has appeared out of the blue. Is there a menacing connection between Luc's arrival and Gabriel's murder? Available only in Mystery 4 Series.
  • Dead in the Water

    Denise Swanson

    Library Binding (Thorndike Press Large Print, Feb. 7, 2018)
    The first book in a brand new series featuring New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson's beloved Scumble River setting and characters, Dead in the Water is a gripping mystery that won't let you go until you've turned the last page. A twister, a kidnapping, and a murder--oh my! Scumble River may never be the same.For school psychologist Skye Denison, there's certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado devastates her small hometown of Scumble River, she can't see how the community will ever recover--especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister.But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears in the midst of investigating Zeke's death, and evidence arises pointing to foul play. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he murdered? And could Wally be next on the criminal's hit list?
  • Murder of a Stacked Librarian

    Denise Swanson

    Library Binding (Center Point Pub, Feb. 1, 2014)
    There’s no place like Scumble River at Christmastime, and this year, school psychologist Skye Denison has twice as much to celebrate — and to do. In addition to the usual holiday frenzy, Skye’s wedding to police chief Wally Boyd is less than a week away — that is, if the groom isn’t too busy working to attend. The town’s sexy new librarian, Yvonne Osborn, has just been murdered, and the list of suspects is piling up faster than late fees on an overdue book.
  • Murder of an Open Book

    Denise Swanson

    Hardcover (Center Point Pub, May 1, 2016)
    A nasty faculty feud leaves one Scumble River teacher belly-up . . .
  • Dead in the Water

    Denise Swanson

    Audio CD (Blackstone Audio, Inc., Jan. 30, 2018)
    The first book in a brand new series featuring New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson's beloved Scumble River setting and characters, Dead in the Water is a gripping mystery that won't let you go until you've turned the last page.A twister, a kidnapping, and a murder -- oh my! -- Scumble River may never be the same.For school psychologist Skye Denison, there's certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado devastates her small hometown of Scumble River, she can't see how the community will ever recover -- especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister.But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears in the midst of investigating Zeke's death, and evidence arises pointing to foul play. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he murdered? And could Wally be next on the criminals hit list?
  • Lions and Tigers and Murder, Oh My

    Denise Swanson

    Library Binding (Center Point Pub, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Handsome private investigator Jake Del Vecchio has rented the office space on the second floor above DevereauxÂ’s dime store, and Dev now finds herself embroiled in his first case, which involves Gabriella Winston, the missing wife of wealthy philanthropist Elliot Winston.
  • Die Me a River: The Welcome Back to Scumble River Series, book 2

    Denise Swanson

    Audio CD (Blackstone Audio, Sept. 18, 2018)
    The chips are down in Scumble River.School psychologist Skye Denison-Boyd had hoped that her maternity leave would be at least a little relaxing, but when she and her husband, Wally, meet with the priest to discuss their newborn twins' christening, an explosion at the nearby bowling alley rocks the rectory. And although the business was closed at the time of the blast, there's a body inside.As police chief, Wally is inevitably drawn into the investigation, which seems to indicate that foul play is afoot again in Scumble River, and Skye can't help but do a bit of her own sleuthing. But the clues come fast and furious, ranging from an odd new stranger in town to animosity toward the gambling machines that had recently been installed at the bowling alley, and Skye finds herself wondering if this could be the puzzle that stumps her for good.
  • Die Me a River: The Welcome Back to Scumble River Series, book 2

    Denise Swanson

    MP3 CD (Blackstone Audio, Sept. 18, 2018)
    The chips are down in Scumble River.School psychologist Skye Denison-Boyd had hoped that her maternity leave would be at least a little relaxing, but when she and her husband, Wally, meet with the priest to discuss their newborn twins' christening, an explosion at the nearby bowling alley rocks the rectory. And although the business was closed at the time of the blast, there's a body inside.As police chief, Wally is inevitably drawn into the investigation, which seems to indicate that foul play is afoot again in Scumble River, and Skye can't help but do a bit of her own sleuthing. But the clues come fast and furious, ranging from an odd new stranger in town to animosity toward the gambling machines that had recently been installed at the bowling alley, and Skye finds herself wondering if this could be the puzzle that stumps her for good.
  • Murder of an Open Book: A Scumble River Mystery by Denise Swanson

    Denise Swanson

    Mass Market Paperback (NAL, March 15, 1711)
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