A festival meant to celebrate heritage turns into a hunt for a killer.
Craig County's beloved Fall Festival turns deadly when a body-later identified as Judge Falwell-suddenly crashes through the courthouse porch ceiling along with an antique bell. As the town reels in shock, Sheriff Judy Davidson steps up to protect her community, only to discover that betrayal may lie closer to home than she ever imagined.
When a second suspicious death and a missing lottery ticket worth a fortune come to light, Judy is pulled into a tangled investigation where nothing is as it seems. Balancing her family life with the escalating case, she must navigate danger, duty, and motherhood while tracking a killer hiding in plain sight.
Set in the heart of rural Virginia, The Fall Festival Murder delivers suspense, heartfelt moments, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Fans of small-town crime fiction will find this eleventh installment in the Back Road Mysteries series a thrilling ride through justice, faith, and community spirit.