J B Perkins

A Piece of the Lie J B Perkins

Of all the things that could happen while making a delivery, Jolene Mackenzie never imagined being knocked down and crushed by a man who literally dies on top of her. Who is he? Why would someone want to kill him? Why did he keep mumbling the words "wrong one" before he died? And then there's the big question she can't forget. How will the town's police chief blame this on her?The very next day, the local inn keeper discovers that his expensive painting has gone missing. Of course, Jolene is now a suspect for both crimes. In order to clear her name, she will need to start her own investigation. It won't be easy with so many tourists in town for a fishing tournament. She will have to get help from her friends Zoe, Kaelyn and Glynis. Right now, life for Jolene is unpredictable and full of surprises. She's been dubbed a murder magnet by those around her. Her meddling mother has come to town. Isaac Myers, her new love interest, is begging her to stop snooping. And more than one person is out to get her. Will she be able to unravel all the clues before it's too late? Will she locate the stolen painting before the murderer finds her?This is a cozy mystery with a female amateur sleuth in a small town setting. It contains no strong profanity, sex, gore, or graphic scenes of violence.