A Quiet Little Town
by Dorothy Love
About the Book
From bestselling author Dorothy Love comes a story of a beloved sheriff, a determined newspaperwoman, and a crime that frays the fabric of their quiet little town.
A survivor of a brutal WW2 POW camp, and a widower still grieving his loss, Sheriff Hutch Joyner returned from the war with a Purple Heart, a promise to keep, and a bone-deep commitment to the pursuit of justice.
When the body of wealthy businessman Sonny Guthrie is found in an abandoned quarry, Hutch, with his faithful golden retriever Friday by his side, opens an investigation that soon is complicated by the murder of the man many in town considered the chief suspect.
As tempers flare and accusations and suspicions multiply, Hutch finds solace in his deep friendship with Ruth Harnett, who owns the town newspaper and is bringing up her young son alone. Widowed when her new husband died with his men on a beach in Normandy, Ruth knows all too well the pain of loss and the heavy burden of grief.
When Hutch's investigation hits roadblocks, Ruth sets out to help him get justice for both victims. Their inquiry soon becomes something deeper: a reckoning with prejudice, guilt, and buried loyalties, and the cost of silence in a town determined to protect its reputation.
Set during America's post-war Golden Age, A Quiet Little Town is a character-driven small-town mystery perfect for fans of Kay Bratt, Kelly Cross, and Lorna Barrett.
"A richly atmospheric, emotionally resonant mystery that pairs small-town secrets with unforgettable characters, delivering suspense, heart, and historical depth in equal measure." The International Review of Books
What readers are saying:
"Hutch Joyner was a fabulous character, as was his golden retriever Friday. I did not want to put the book down. I'm eager to read the next book in the series." Netgalley reader
"A thoughtful, beautifully-written story that balances suspense with tenderness." Amazon reader
"Engaging from the start!" Netgalley reader
"Dorothy Love brings 1956 rural Texas to life with authentic details and a page-turning pace. A dog named Friday stole my heart." Goodreads reader
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