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Like a black cat, Nikki Bates seems to attract bad luck and trouble wherever she goes. First in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, then on to her new stomping grounds of Maple Hills, Vermont, where she makes chocolate and stumbles onto murders. But this time it is not Nikki that has found the trouble, but her partner, Detective Hawk Daily. When an ex-partner and one-time friend summons Hawk to Atlanta after being shot it reveals an intrigue with International implications. From east to west, construction happens every day in America. Buildings are thrown up, old ones are torn down and new projects are planned. On those construction sites, workers come and go, yet Nikki and Hawk discover that for the massive Dellington and Haim construction firm, many of those workers are illegal immigrants bought and sold as cheap slave labor. Tricked or coerced by men that value money more than human lives, these immigrants are trapped in a rat's maze of slavery and death...and Nikki and Hawk have walked right into the middle of it. This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. It can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Read all the Maple Hills cozy mysteries:
- Raspberry Truffle Murder
- Peppermint Chocolate Murder
- Blueberry Truffle Murder
- Sea Salt Caramel Murder
- Georgia Peach Truffle Murder
- Gold Flake Chocolate Murder
- Coconut Chocolate Murder
- Turkey Truffle Murder
- Christmas Chocolate Murder
- Chocolate Heart Murder
- Bear Truffle Murder
Author

Stay up-to-date with New Releases, Discounted Books, and Giveaways at: http://wendymeadows.com/cozy ★ USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ★ Wendy Meadows is a passionate Cozy Mystery Author whose stories showcase witty women sleuths and engaging plots. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor Series, Maple Hill Series, and Alaska Cozy Series, to name a few. In a previous life, Wendy worked as a Graphic Designer, earning her Graphic Design Certification at the prestigious New York based Sessions School of Design. With this valuable artistic background, she designs her own book covers. In fact, she began writing fiction soon after designing numerous book covers for other fiction authors. When she isn't writing about amateur sleuths and their tactful crime solving, you can find Wendy either tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, or relaxing on her back porch. She also loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, mini pig, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.