Come Homicide or High Water

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Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson is a gripping crime thriller set in a small town, where amateur sleuth Skye Denison-Boyd grapples with a wedding gone wrong. Amidst the chaos of nuptials disrupted by unexpected deaths, Skye embarks on a quest to untangle a web of secrets and deceit. Balancing family commitments and investigative instincts, she must uncover the truth before it's too late.
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You might enjoy this thrilling crime mystery if you're drawn to small-town settings laced with suspense and intrigue. With its engaging plot and relatable characters, the story keeps you turning pages as it unravels a captivating murder case filled with twists and secrets. Fans of community-based detective work and a hint of danger will find it particularly appealing.

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Come Homicide or High Water

New York Times bestselling cosy author Denise Swanson brings readers back to the beloved small town of Scumble River!

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New York Times bestselling cozy author Denise Swanson brings readers back to the beloved small town of Scumble River!

From New York Times bestselling author Denise Swanson comes Come Homicide or High Water, a cozy mystery full of twists and turns and small town charm! Because despite appearances, there's something fishy just below the surface of Scumble River...

You'll love getting to know this brand-new series from the author of the beloved Scumble River Mysteries. This book is:

  • A delightful small town cozy mystery
  • Full of quirky, lovable characters
  • Perfect for fans of Kate Carlisle and Miranda James

Welcome back to Scumble River! Skye Denison-Boyd is getting ready to return to work from her maternity leave and hoping for a peaceful year in her job as a school psychologist. But when an elderly woman disappears on her first day back and a disgruntled parent threatens to sue the school, Skye realises that her return will be anything but quiet.

When the parent suing Skye's school is found dead and with the missing woman's case still unsolved, Skye suspects the crimes are somehow linked. With her chief of police husband, Wally, at her side, Skye dives into the investigations. Now she and Wally barely have enough time for date night once the babies are asleep! But as tensions rise and Skye and Wally's suspect list lengthens, they start to wonder whether they'll be able to catch the guilty ones before tragedy strikes again.

Series: Welcome Back to Scumble River

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Readers praise Come Homicide or High Water for its flawless writing and engaging mystery. The book is highly recommended for mystery enthusiasts, and it's considered a worthy addition to its series, leaving fans eager for more adventures in Scumble River.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492685975

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Denise Swanson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scumble River mysteries, the Deveraux's Dime Store mysteries, and the Chef-to-Go mysteries, as well as the Change of Heart contemporary romances. She has been nominated for RT Magazine's Career Achievement Award, the Agatha Award, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award.

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