Dead in the Shadow of Doubt

By Sandy Slaughter

Rhys Adler and her cousin Richard Fordyce own and operate the family's store, Adler's Antiques. They have also inherited the family farm-and a trying legacy. But in the small town of Riversbend, the cousins aren't the only ones discovering dark secrets. When Rhys hears from Richard that a body was found hanging out of the dumpster behind their business, she's shocked. Riversbend has always been peaceful, even quaint, and Raggedy Ann a familiar figure to the people of Riversbend had walked the town's alleys, streets, and train tracks for years, pushing a grocery cart, scavenging their trash bins, and selectively collecting bits of their lives. With Rhys's family involved, she feels compelled to investigate the circumstances behind Raggedy Ann's death. Rhys, the amateur sleuth, isn't the only one working the case. Tick Quinn is a seasoned veteran who's seen it all, which is fortunate for his rookie partner, Pauley McCrary. After finding the body, they know someone murdered Raggedy Ann. The unanswered question is how the old woman could have gotten into the dumpster. But even in a small town, finding the culprit proves difficult as the residents of Riversbend poke their noses into the investigation. When another murder victim turns up, and Tick has disappeared- Pauley discovers he must work Raggedy's case alone, leaving the town to wonder how long Riversbend's killer will be on the loose.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984033395
• ISBN13: 9781984033390
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"