My second mystery novel launches today on Amazon, again focusing on the modern day, Scottish families populating North Carolina and featuring researcher and historian Elle Cunningham Mackay. It will be available on Amazon, our County Argyle website, and at any of our of live events around the southeast.

From the back of the book:

How far would you go to unmask a killer hiding in plain sight?

Five years ago, handyman Duncan Scott was convicted of the brutal murder of single mother Shona Mackay. After his unexpected release from prison throws his sleepy North Carolina hometown into an uproar, threats of violence follow. Duncan’s newfound freedom is quickly cut short by a competition pitchfork stolen from the local Highland games.

When Elle’s ex-husband — Shona’s oldest son — is implicated in what appears to be a clear case of small-town justice, she jumps into action to protect his reputation and ensure his daughter Paige doesn’t lose her father. As she begins diving into his family’s past to uncover the truth, she finds clue after clue that leads to an uncomfortable conclusion: Duncan was innocent.

Then, another suspicious death hits close to home, making it clear that someone in their community will go to any extreme to keep the truth buried. Will Elle uncover the shocking secret that connects these murders, or will she risk alienating herself from the town she loves — and becoming the real murderer’s next target — to exonerate a convicted killer?

One early review from Amazon:

This book is even better than the first. The flow of the story is terrific, and the plot twists keep you guessing until the end when the villain is identified as . . . just kidding, you’ll have to get the book to see how it ends!
— Amazon Review

If you would like a personalized signed edition, you can find one at County Argyle or you can get a paperback or ebook copy on Amazon.