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A Cold Case Mystery
Series · 3 books · 2023-2024

Books in series

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#1

Bone of Contention

2023

Book #1 from the series: Cold Case Mystery > From a USA Today bestselling author: US Marshal Mallory Bodine is excited for a peaceful visit to her central Florida hometown—at least, until a skeleton turns up in her mother’s backyard. Luckily, Mallory specializes in cold cases, and she’s determined to find out the truth. A series starter perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot and Debra Webb! An action-packed, roller coaster ride new cold case mystery series that will have your pulse racing! US Marshall Mallory Bodine’s short visit back to her central Florida hometown quickly turns into work. When a skeleton is unearthed in her mom’s back yard, Mallory is caught-up in the middle of a cold case murder investigation as she searches for answers. Who killed the perky, loveable school teacher? Four local hoodlums are a convenient fit as the killers – for the lazy, complacent sheriff, that is – but the local detective and Mallory want the truth. Was it an act of vandalism that got out of hand? Or something more sinister? Digging through fourteen years of lies won’t be easy. Murder never is. Meet Mallory Bodine, fugitive hunter. No case has been cold too long—and for Mallory—the dead are not forgotten.
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#2

Bone to Pick

2024

A missing husband. A frantic wife. A long-forgotten killer. When US Marshal Mallory Bodine’s brother-in-law disappears, she learns her sister’s life isn’t as idyllic as it appears. Natalie and Doug’s marriage is on the rocks but so is Doug’s job. Rumors of infidelity and corporate espionage muddy the investigation. Could Doug have just walked away from it all? Or is something more sinister going on? As Mallory digs deeper, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of missing men, cold cases that are suddenly very personal. Has a killer resurfaced? Mallory is running out of options and time. Every hour Doug is missing means the trail grows colder. The marshal's office wants her back to work. And a hurricane is bearing down on them that will destroy any evidence. It’s do or die. Literally.
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#3

Close to the Bone

2024

Coming Soon in digital & print versions.

Author

Kristi Rose
Kristi Rose
Author · 31 books

Hey! I’m Kristi. I write romances that will tug your heartstrings and laugh out loud mysteries. In all my stories you’ll fall in love with the cast of characters, they’ll become old, fun friends. My one hope is that I create stories that satisfy any of your book cravings and take you away from the rut of everyday life (sometimes it's a good rut). When I’m not writing I’m spinning (riding a stationary bike, repurposing Happy Planners, or drinking a London Fog (hot tea with frothy milk). I’m the mom of 2 and a milspouse (retired). We live in the Pacific Northwest and are under-prepared if one of the volcanoes erupts. Here are 3 things about me: • I lived on the outskirts of an active volcano (Mt.Etna) • A spider bit me and it laid eggs in my arm (my kids don’t know that story yet) • I grew up in Central Florida and have skied in lakes with gators. I’d love to get to know you better. Join my Read & Relax community and then fire off an email and tell me 3 things about you! Not ready to join? Email me or follow me here. Thanks for popping by! You can connect with Kristi at any of the following: www.kristirose.net kristi@kristirose.net

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