Small Towns Can Be Murder: Charlie Parker Mysteries Book 4 (Charlie Parker New Mexico Mystery)

Tucked into the mountains and valleys of northern New Mexico are the hidden towns little enclaves of history and tradition--and secrets.It is to one of these towns Valle Escondido that Charlie and her office assistant Sally Bertrand go for a July 4 weekend getaway. But almost immediately after their arrival they receive upsetting news and suddenly Charlie has a new mystery to solve.Meanwhile Drake Langston the handsome helicopter pilot that Charlie met in Hawaii (Vacations Can Be Murder) is still in her life. Hes coming to New Mexico for a visit with the idea that he might convince her to move to Hawaii rather than continuing a long-distance relationship.The plots intertwine and Charlie finds herself sifting through the clues to discover the hideous secrets harbored in Valle Escondido while she wrestles with the decisions about her personal life as well.A good story and a challenging puzzle. -- Robert O. Greer for National Public RadioAnother delicious read for the beach! -- The Pilot Southern Pines NCConnie Shelton gets better with every book she writes. --The Midwest Book Review