It is the mid-1990s in the small, peaceful oil field town of Pierce, California, when one of its residents is suddenly found dead in a drainage ditch beside the road. Known as a happy-go-lucky alcoholic who wouldn't hurt a flea, Verlin Simpson's unanticipated death is quickly deemed suspicious. Verlin's devoutly Christian wife, Shirley, is naturally devastated and relies on her faith and her friends in her church choral group, the Golden-Agers, for strength. Meanwhile, Officer Tom Phillips begins working the case. Although Pierce hasn't seen a murder in over ten years, Phillips must rely on his instincts as a former LAPD officer as he begins questioning residents and church members, and investigating clues he hopes will help him solve the case and learn why someone would want to kill a drunk old man. But after the case goes cold, another body is found in a bathroom stall a few months later, leaving Tom to realize he now must consider the worst-case scenario. Pierce may have a serial killer in its midst. In this Christian murder mystery, a small-town police officer and several church members work together to solve a complicated case and find a determined killer.
A Small-Town Murder: A Book for Mystery Booklovers! In small-town America, where time moves at the pace of a gentle breeze, -the peaceful facade of Pierce is shattered when a beloved Verlin Simpson is found lifeless in a roadside ditch. Known for his infectious laughter and a desire for the bottle, Verlin's unanticipated death sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community. His grieving widow, Shirley, finds peace in her faith and the comforting arms of her church and choir. But beneath the veneer of small-town piety, a darker truth lurks. Former LAPD officer Tom Phillips, now Pierce's local law enforcement, is tasked to hunt a killer. As he goes deeper into the case, a web of secrets unravels. With no clear motive and a town full of potential suspects, Phillips is forced to confront the possibility of a serial killer on the loose. When a second body turns up in a chilling location, his church, the once peaceful town, is filled with a sense of fear. Can Phillips crack the case before another innocent life is claimed? Or will the killer remain hidden in the shadows of Pierce? This Christian murder mystery is a
A Small-Town Murder: A Book for Mystery Booklovers! In small-town America, where time moves at the pace of a gentle breeze, -the peaceful facade of Pierce is shattered when a beloved