Journalist and editor of The Branson Tribune, Kate Saxee, has a lot going on. Her mom is in a war with a neighbor, Kate's trying to navigate her love life after a memorable night, and it looks like a serial killer might be on the loose in her small rural community that's getting bigger by the day.
Utah's population is booming and new houses are being built faster than new Mormon/LDS temples. When human remains are found on a piece of Branson Falls property being developed, everyone thinks the bones belong to a lost hiker. But when more human remains are found, it quickly becomes clear that this was no accident.
Rumors are swirling that the remains could have been victims of a notorious serial killer, and that attracts the attention of a popular true crime podcast, the Murderoonies, who descend on Branson Falls to cover the case and help Kate investigate. And they're not just covering the crime, they're also very interested in Kate's love life.
Drake is the legal representative for the real estate developers, and Hawke is assisting law enforcement, which means Kate is working closely with them both. Given what happened at the Halloween party, that's about as awkward as "hussy" Kate in church.
Kate's focused on finding out who's responsible for the dead bodies, and she's digging up secrets all over town. Someone wants the information she's uncovering to remain hidden, and they'll do anything to make sure it stays that way...even if it means burying more bodies.
A Kate Saxee Mystery Series Reading Order
The Devil Drinks Coffee, Book 1
Devilishly Short #1
The Devil Wears Tank Tops, Book 2
The Devil Has Tattoos, Book 3
The Devil Shops on Sunday, Book 4
Devilishly Short #2 (Coming July 2024)
The Devil Gets Divorced, Book 5 (Coming Fall 2024)