From the New York Times bestselling author of
Between a Book and a Hard Place comes the latest
Devereaux’s Dime Store Mystery—and it packs a bite.
Opening up a dime store in her hometown of Shadow Bend,
Missouri, Devereaux “Dev” Sinclair thought she’d left the
wilds of city life behind her. But she’s about to discover
that even rural life can be beastly. . .
Handsome private investigator Jake Del Vecchio has rented
the office space on the second floor above Devereaux’s dime
store, and Dev now finds herself embroiled in his first
case, which involves Gabriella Winston, the missing wife of
wealthy philanthropist Elliot Winston.
Elliot is determined to open a wildlife park on the edge of
town but is facing all sorts of angry opposition—including
Gabriella. After the Winstons have a bitter fight, Gabriella
disappears, and their house is ransacked. The authorities
are quick to claim Elliot killed his wife, but Dev’s not so
sure. One thing is certain: Claws are out in Shadow Bend. . . .