A cold case murder heats up Sheila Mackey has secrets to keep, far from the publishing world that once defined her, Her plan to escape to a quiet life in small-town Kentucky keeps hitting bumps in the road. Death as come to some of her most-traveled new haunts: the dog park, her yoga studio and even the local supermarket. Sheila’s formed a bond with new friends and fellow dog lovers Clara and Teague, but now a mystery has hit closer to home. A friend of Clara’s comes to Sheila and Clara about the death of a cousin, because she has her suspicions. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This whodunit with humor is the fifth book in USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn’s cozy mystery series, Secret Sleuth, which begins with a murder on a transatlantic cruise in Death on the Diversion. In Death on Torrid Avenue and later books, accidental investigator Sheila Mackey returns to dry land in the Midwest, where mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home. Secret Sleuth series Death on the Diversion Death on Torrid Avenue Death on Beguiling Way Death on Covert Circle Death on Shady Bridge Death on the Diversion ”is such an enjoyable story, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style, with a good study of human nature and plenty of humor. Great start to a new series!” – 5-star review Death on Torrid Avenue “is told with a lot of humor and the characters are good company. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to the next story.” – 5-star review More cozy mystery from Patricia McLinn: Caught Dead in Wyoming series Sign Off Left Hanging Shoot First Last Ditch Look Live Back Story Cold Open Hot Roll Reaction Shot