Synopses & Reviews
When Stellaas friend and veterinarian Carla Beaumont is car-jacked itas just the beginning of a rash of vicious attacks on local business women. A truck driver, minister, and personal trainer are next in line for vandalism and theft, but the community is shaken to the core when the kind-hearted Dr. Peterson is found murdered in her office.
Stella, worried that she and her farmhand Lucy might be next in line, takes it upon herself to find the connection between the victims a something other than their gender. Who knew about these women enough to go after them? It seems obvious that someone is targeting specific leaders in the town, and Stella makes it her job to track down the killer and get the good Detective Willard to stop the violence.
Meanwhile, Stellaas boyfriend, Nick, joins her on the farm when he hears of the danger surrounding her. Will he, with his newly diagnosed MS, be able to protect her? And does she even want him to? Itas hard enough that Nickas younger sister hates Stella and what she represents, but will that be able to keep them from making the decisions about the future?
As Stella investigates she finds much that doesnat seem right in her usually quiet town. Between her suspicions of steroids at the local gym, irate patients at the doctoras office, and Carlaas brand-new boyfriend, Stellaas not sure which way to focus her attention. But she knows she must--before any more women die.
Review
"A sprightly tale and a surprising ending, along with Clemens's trademark quirky characters." --Kirkus Reviews
"Stella, with her Harley, cows and engaging circle of friends, will appeal to cozy and more mainstream mystery fans alike. This is a solid addition to a series that improves book by book."
"[Stella] is persistent, loyal and determined, qualities that should continue to attract new readers." --Publisher's Weekly
Synopsis
A sprightly tale and a surprising ending, along with Clemens's trademark quirky characters.--Kirkus Reviews
When dairy farmer Stella Crown's friend, veterinarian Carla Beaumont, is car-jacked it's just the first of a rash of vicious attacks on local business women. Then three more women--a truck driver, a minister, and a personal trainer--are targeted for vandalism and theft. But the community is shaken to the core when the kind-hearted Dr. Peterson is found murdered in her office.
Worried that she and her farmhand Lucy might be next in line, Stella makes it her job to find the connection between the victims, get the good Detective Willard to stop the violence, and track down the killer.
Meanwhile, Stella's boyfriend Nick insists on joining her on the farm. Will he, with his newly diagnosed MS, be able to protect her? Does she even want him to?
As she investigates, Stella finds much that doesn't seem right in her usually quiet town. Between her suspicions of steroids at the local gym, irate patients at the doctor's office, and Carla's brand-new boyfriend, Stella's not sure where to focus her attentions. But focus she must--or more women will die.
Synopsis
She's smart. She's tough. She's sexy. She's a dairy farmer?--""Booklist."" This fifth book of the popular series finds Stella Crown investigating a murder mystery after a series of vicious attacks on her town's leading businesswomen.
About the Author
Judy Clemens was born and raised a Mennonite, and is still involved with the church. She lives in rural Ohio, where she is pleased to see women in leadership in every aspect of the community. Dairy farming is not a part of her daily life, for which she is grateful, since itA[a�a[s such a difficult job. She lives in an old farmhouse with her family, and their livestock consists of four housecats.