Retirement in a small mountain town sounds perfect--until the first body turns up. > > Sue and Alan Jaworski move to the peaceful mountain town of Aspen Notch to enjoy their retirement. She pictures tranquil walks and postcard-worthy views; he's dreaming of winter ski slopes. But their plans for a slower pace are quickly upended when Alan accepts the interim position of police chief--and Sue stumbles upon a dead body. > > Barely settled, Sue inherits an unruly puppy, receives a chilling death threat, and begins to suspect Aspen Notch isn't as idyllic as it seems. Between a suspiciously controlling mayor, a grieving family, and elusive townsfolk, everyone's a suspect--and someone's willing to kill to keep their secrets buried. > > With the clock ticking, can Sue use her sharp instincts and eye for detail to help Alan solve the crime before she becomes the next victim? > > The first in the Aspen Notch Mystery Series, Murder in Aspen Notch is a wholesome cozy mystery with endearing characters and a satisfying whodunnit at its heart. If you enjoy Betty Rowlands, Murder, She Wrote, or the classic charm of Nancy Drew, you'll feel right at home in Aspen Notch. > > _________________________________________________________ > > Praise for the Aspen Notch Mystery Series: > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "A cozy mystery, a page turner!" > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Real people with real quirks, real hopes, real issues." > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Great mystery, lovable characters and clean!" > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I loved not being able to guess who the killer was." > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "So glad I came across this author!" > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "...you won't want to put down until you find out 'who dunnit'!" > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Loved this cozy, well drawn characters." > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Loved following Sue and Alan's new life in Aspen Notch." > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Enjoyed the characters and vivid descriptions." > > ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "I enjoy writers who don't rely on cursing, sex, and gore."