The Sleuth's Surprise — Kimberly Rose Johnson

Mary Daley has been the sheriff of Tipton County for more than two decades, but someone wants her job. When it seems circumstances can't get more complicated, a murder happens on her watch. Had she been the intended victim?Deputy Chief Lyle Griffin only wants Mary to be happy, but when he asks her if she'd consider retiring, it sets off a string of events and emotions that muddy their friendship.Nancy Daley-Malone can't believe anyone would run for sheriff against her mom. She is onboard to help run the best campaign Tipton County has ever seen until the sheriff's opponent is murdered and Nancy's husband joins the race. On top of that, it appears someone is out to kill her mother as well.Can Nancy, along with the sheriff's department, find the murderer before it's too late? Will Lyle and Mary be able to admit their feelings for one another or will the status quo remain?