Murder Southern Style
Jennifer CloudRomantic suspense
Available from Whiskey Creek Press
ISBN: 1-59374-262-2
March 2005
| Terri Valker has just been told over the phone that her mom was murdered in her home. Taking time off from
her job as a stockbroker a devastated Terri returns to
her hometown to identify her mother's remains. Jacob
Hymes is watching for Terri when her plane lands
because he is suspicious of her and wonders if she is
like her mother, Maggie. Maggie died mysteriously,
while Jacob is undercover running a drug
investigation. He is not sure who killed Maggie but he
needs Terri to find out the truth.
Terri realizes soon that her mother was murdered by someone she knew. She is wary of Jacob who offers friendship and assistance with making arrangements for Maggie's funeral. Terri questions how the Sheriff's Department is running the investigation and she thinks Deputy Rodman is somehow involved because he has something of her mother's. She also knows that Jacob is lying to her about his involvement in her mother's death. Determined to find justice for her mom, Terri will uncover Jacob's secret plus uncover more than she planned. Jacob is determined to keep Terri safe and help her if he can. Is the strong attraction between Terri and Jacob something more than just hormones? Who is responsible for her mother's death? What will happen when the killer sets out to destroy anyone who gets in his way? MURDER SOUTHERN STYLE a page turning plot and an atmosphere and characters that are both original but realistic. Terri and Jacob are both conflicted characters that question their choices in life in the light of Maggie's murder. Jennifer Cloud creates a wonderful suspense leaving you wondering who is behind Maggie's death. For those who love suspense and romance together will truly take pleasure in reading this story.
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Reviewer: Cassandra |
