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Dastardly Deeds Down on the Farm
Mystery and suspense
Dastardly Deeds Down on the Farm
Four cozy mysteries prove that farm life can produce as many suspects as chores. The cases involve a missing hog, sick cattle and a murdered veterinarian, a realtor found dead near a chicken coop, and the disappearance of a valuable thoroughbred mare. Each amateur investigation grows out of the rhythms and relationships of rural communities, where neighbors know one another well enough to notice when something does not add up. The collection combines animals, agriculture, humor, and low-gore mystery for readers who like their crimes solved close to home.
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Four cozy mysteries involving disappearances and deaths; murdered veterinarian; seriously ill livestock; amateur investigations, rivalries and secrets; Christian themes. Violence is mystery-level rather than graphic.
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Case-File Cold Brew
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- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
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Cipher Gimlet
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A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Rosemary sprig or lime wheel.
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