Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes (Main)
Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes (Main)
Curious Poisoning of Jewel Barnes (Main)
Description
Description
Strange goings-on in a small Texas town
Newly single Chief of Police Samuel Craddock hasn't got time to worry about his own troubles--not with Lily Barnes' wild accusation and trucks dumping suspicious cargo outside Jarrett Creek late at night. A family feud with a lethal twist Lily is sure her twin sister, Jewel, is trying to poison her--but it's Jewel who's discovered dead. Did she have a secret that could lead Craddock to her killer? A dangerously toxic investigation Craddock's fears about the cargo are heightened by a series of alarming events. What's really being dumped, and why does the millionaire oil boss who owns the land want to keep it hidden? As Craddock closes in on the truth--and a murderer--the stakes couldn't be higher . . .
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
Samuel Craddock is . . . a breath of fresh air-- "Kirkus Reviews"
A twisted story of jealousy, blackmail, and destructive family secrets-- "Booklist"
A fresh take on a southern-hospitality mystery mixed with small-town scheming-- "Booklist on The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson"
A hot take on the . . . the demise of Roe v. Wade-- "Kirkus Reviews on The Troubling Death of Maddy Benson"
The Samuel Craddock series may be the best regional crime series around today. This installment is no exception-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store"
Readers of Shames' earlier Craddock adventures . . . will expect, and get, shocking revelations-- "Booklist on Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store"
Long memories help solve a fascinating case in a small town with plenty of big problems-- "Kirkus Reviews on Guilt Strikes at Granger's Store"
Suggest for fans of mysteries featuring small-town police forces, including novels by Claire Booth, Steven F. Havill, and Tricia Fields-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Murder at the Jubilee Rally"
Craddock's understated first-person narration, the vivid secondary characters, and a nicely drawn small-town setting . . . Should win Shames new fans-- "Publishers Weekly on Murder at the Jubilee Rally"
A neat character-intensive combo of clever police work and family angst-- "Kirkus Reviews on Murder at the Jubilee Rally"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Severn House
Pub date:
2026-06-16
Length:
256 pages
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