Ozarks Series by Dianne Harman

When Della Fox goes on a trip to Springfield, Missouri, with her friend Michelle, she anticipates a relaxing few days attending a literary event featuring their favorite author, Kris Mackey. Instead, she finds herself plunged into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and murder. The serene charm of Sunshine Street is shattered when a brutal crime occurs at the very bookstore hosting the event.The victim, Viv Daniels, is discovered in a back room, casting suspicion on the store owner, Samantha Duncan... moreWhen Della Fox goes on a trip to Springfield, Missouri, with her friend Michelle, she anticipates a relaxing few days attending a literary event featuring their favorite author, Kris Mackey. Instead, she finds herself plunged into a tangled web of secrets, lies, and murder. The serene charm of Sunshine Street is shattered when a brutal crime occurs at the very bookstore hosting the event.The victim, Viv Daniels, is discovered in a back room, casting suspicion on the store owner, Samantha Duncan. Della, despite her initial reluctance, finds herself compelled to help Sam clear her name and uncover the true killer.With her keen intuition and determination, Della navigates a labyrinth of motives and suspects, from the rival bookstore owner Parker Davis, to the enigmatic publisher Amir Harrison. Along the way, she encounters a host of colorful characters, each with their own secrets and potential motives for murder.As Della continues to move on with her life after the sudden death of her husband, she finds out that the person who wants to murder her is getting closer, even though an FBI agent and the sheriff are desperately trying to find the would be murderer."Murder on Sunshine Street" is a captivating mystery that explores themes of grief, resilience, and the quest for justice. It’s a story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as Della races against time to solve the case before she has to leave town. Filled with suspense, emotional depth, a touch of small-town charm, and a twist at the end, this novel is a must-read for fans of gripping whodunits and richly drawn characters. less