Death of a Country Fried Redneck

Haley Powell, a local food and drink writer in the picturesque coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine, believes she's hung up her sleuthing hat for good. After a series of thrilling and often chaotic encounters with crime, she is determined to focus on her culinary adventures, indulging in the flavors and traditions that make her community unique.

However, when a peculiar murder rocks the town, Haley finds herself drawn back into the world of investigation. The victim, a beloved and quirky resident known for his outlandish personality, is found under mysterious circumstances, leaving everyone shocked. Rumors swirl and secrets threaten to spill, forcing Haley to navigate a tangled web of motives and betrayals amongst her close-knit community.

As she dives deep into the mystery, the delicious dishes of Bar Harbor take a backseat to the chilling reality around her. With her signature wit and resourcefulness, Haley realizes that to save her town's reputation—and perhaps her own sanity—she must uncover the truth behind this shocking crime.

In a race against time, between gastronomic delights and dark revelations, Haley finds that the culinary charm of Bar Harbor may just hold the key to solving a murder that could shatter her idyllic world.