Overview

Millie knows the raucous mining town of Buckskin Joe is no place for children, but when Dom's Uncle George shows up needing help, the whole family reluctantly heads to South Park. George has been accused of murdering his mining partner, Wandering Will, and although Millie questions his innocence, she finds there are many suspects who wanted Will dead. There's fancy-girl Queeny, Will's ex-wife, and dancehall-girl Kate, who wanted to be Will's next wife-until he dumped her. Mountain man Kootenay despised Will enough to have dispatched him and the Odd Fellows have seized George and Will's mine, claiming the gold inside is theirs. Even the local lawman might not be trustworthy, although he bakes pies so tasty Millie might kill for them. Millie's investigation heats up when Dom volunteers to visit the local saloon for some hands-on investigating of Queeny and Kate. Interruptions from hostile Utes, the children's devilment, and the local schoolmistress chasing after Dom make this Millie's most difficult investigation-especially when the killer decides she is getting too close. Murder at Buckskin Joe weaves a cozy murder mystery with fascinating South Park mining history and lovable, unforgettable historic characters.

Full Product Details

9780996914444

Table of Contents

Reviews

I admire J.v.L. Bell's clever way of dropping in historical facts while keeping the story fast-paced and the mystery convoluted. Action and humor jump off every page and make me even more of a fan of this author. -Vicky Ramakka, Award Winning Author of The Cactus Plot Millie Drouillard is as precocious and strong-willed as the unsettled town of Buckskin Joe in the Colorado Territory. She keeps her six-shooter in her apron pocket and is prepared for everything except the bottom of a mine shaft with little hope for escape. This book is rich in historical detail with characters you won't forget. Excitement at every turn of the page. -Nancy Oswald, Award Winning Author

Author Information

Author J.v.L. Bell is a Colorado native who grew up climbing 14,000 ft. mountains, exploring old ghost towns, and hiking in the deserts of Utah. Whenever possible, she and her family can be found hiking, rafting, or cross-country skiing.She loves reading and researching frontier history and incorporating these facts into her novels. Her historical mysteries are interwoven with amusing historical stories and lore and include interesting characters and historical events.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available