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Graven Images — Book 6
A photo assignment at the cemetery leads Callie Cassidy to a corpse—this one above ground. Now, her search for the killer unearths some long-buried secrets…
Callie’s mother Maggie, a notorious hobby jumper, has embarked on a new pursuit—grave rubbing. When she recruits her daughter to photograph her first endeavor at the local cemetery, Callie brings golden retriever Woody and tabby cat Carl along for the outing. It’s a breathtaking autumn morning in Rock Creek Village, Colorado. Golden aspen leaves rustle in the cool breeze, and the air is filled with the scent of pine. What could go wrong on a day like this?
Then, a ghostly woman emerges from the trees, bleeding from a head wound and claiming to have no memory of how she arrived, or even who she is. Maggie quickly identifies her as a woman who disappeared from the village forty years ago—without a trace.
If that’s not enough intrigue, Woody disobeys her and sprints deeper into the cemetery. When Callie catches up to him, he is sitting sentinel at the tombstone of a recently deceased villager. And behind the stone, a man lies on the ground—with a pickaxe jutting from his neck.
Callie recognizes him as the low-level mobster who has been dating her best friend Tonya’s mother—and they’d been having problems. Did Tonya’s mother kill the man? Could it have been the mysterious woman? Or maybe someone with ties to his crime family?
Callie can’t resist investigating—and this time, Detective Raul Sanchez welcomes her assistance. Because if they can’t solve the crime soon, the town may be facing grave consequences…
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Suitable for Framing — Book 1
Now that prize-winning photojournalist Callie Cassidy has returned to the mountainside village of her youth, she believes she’s put crime scenes and corpses in her rear view mirror. So how does she end up—yet again—focused on murder?
When the official photographer for the Rock Creek Village winter ball goes missing, Callie reluctantly agrees to fill in. But before the first partygoer arrives, Callie stumbles across a deadly scene. A former classmate, one of the “mean girls” from high school, lies lifeless on her office floor. Crouching over her, another classmate clutches a bloody letter opener. The conclusion is obvious—at least to rookie detective Raul Sanchez. But Callie believes there’s more to the picture. With her golden retriever and an adopted stray cat, Callie sets out to find the real murderer. Because unless she, her pets, and a quirky group of villagers can solve the mystery, Callie’s photos won’t be the only thing being framed.
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Double Exposure — Book 2
It’s summertime in Rock Creek Village, Colorado, where the blooming wildflowers and colorful sunsets make life feel picture perfect. But inside Sundance Studio, a murder has developed…
Callie Cassidy is finally feeling at home again in the mountainside village where she grew up. She’s bought her own townhouse, made friends, and rebooted a romantic relationship. She even entered her lovable golden retriever and cantankerous tabby cat into the Fireweed Festival pet pageant. Best of all, her new photography business is on the precipice of success. Then a former coworker turns up dead—in Callie’s darkroom. The murder thrusts the village’s shop owners into a tizzy. They want the crime solved pronto—before the Chamber of Commerce cancels the festival. Detective Raul Sanchez is on the case, but that doesn’t mean Callie won’t do some snooping of her own. Meanwhile, she can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her…Will Callie be able to expose the true killer—before time runs out?
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FIRST PLACE IN THE 2022 CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS COMPETITION, MURDER AND MAYHEM DIVISION!
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FINALIST IN THE 2023 CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS COMPETITION, MURDER AND MAYHEM DIVISION!
FINALIST IN THE 2023 CHANTICLEER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS COMPETITION, MURDER AND MAYHEM DIVISION!
Frozen in Motion — Book 3
A murder at the local hockey rink leaves photographer Callie Cassidy nursing injuries of her own, but that won’t stop her from trying to catch the killer—before someone else gets iced…
When hockey coach Renata Sanchez asks for Callie’s help getting her annoying ex-husband to leave Rock Creek Village, Callie hesitates. After all, Renata’s brother, Detective Raul Sanchez, has been known to bristle at Callie’s interference. But with her own second-chance romance on rocky turf and her best friend’s engagement to a man Callie doesn’t entirely trust, she could use the distraction. Hours after a confrontation between Renata and her ex outside Sundance Studio, the man literally drops dead, falling from the arena catwalk and landing on Callie. Renata takes top spot on the suspect list, with her boyfriend Ethan MacGregor not far behind. With time running out to save her friends, Callie enlists the help of her inquisitive cat and loyal golden retriever to develop a picture of the true culprit.
Photo Finished — Book 4
When a visit to a Colorado dude ranch turns deadly, it's up to photographer Callie Cassidy to corral the killer...
Callie thinks she has planned the perfect bridal shower for her best friend Tonya: a week-long girls' trip to Moonglow Ranch, where they can all bask in nature and enjoy each other's company. Then, a conniving local woman publicly threatens the ranch's owners, and Callie worries the trip may be destined for disaster. The next morning, she and her golden retriever Woody and tabby cat Carl discover the woman's body in the stable, trampled by a horse. Or did the woman die from a snakebite? Or—as Callie suspects—could something even more sinister be at play? Answers are as difficult to find as a needle in a haystack. And when the town's police chief accuses the ranch owners of murder, Callie realizes she'll need to lasso the real outlaw—before the wrong people end up in the pokey.
Negative Reaction — Book 5
Wedding bells are ringing in Rock Creek Village. But when a venomous villager crashes the nuptials, events take a toxic turn…
The long-awaited day has arrived—photographer Callie Cassidy’s best friend is tying the knot. The wedding couldn’t be more perfect—even Callie’s golden retriever and tabby cat have donned tuxes for the occasion. Callie’s trainee is documenting every moment, with the help of his twin brother. Then an uninvited visitor barges into the Event Center—the twins’ absentee father. When their father later winds up in a coma, the victim of poisoning, suspicion mounts against the twins. Callie is incensed, certain the boys aren’t guilty. Besides, plenty of villagers despised the man—any of them might have slipped him the toxin. With the detectives stonewalling her, Callie turns for help to her family and friends—including the town’s feisty new cub reporter. Together, can they prove the twins’ innocence—and reveal the true culprit?