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WINNER OF THE 2022 BRONZE MEDAL BY THE READERS' FAVORITES INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS FOR LGBTQ FICTION.

In the hot summer of California's Central Valley, the bodies pile up. Are they victims of hate crimes--or something else?

"A highly readable whodunit that's well grounded in social issues." Kirkus Reviews

"Loved it! A cozy mystery/thriller with an unlikely and admirable hero, and a meaningful message..." Reedsy Discovery

"A top-notch, deliciously readable mystery . . . Great storytelling, a quirky hero, and an intelligent plot make VanPatten's latest in the A Will Christian Mystery series a winner for mystery fans.. . . ." The Prairies Book Review

"Bill VanPatten delivers a compelling and simply unexpected story that reveals how psychopathic minds work. Fans of mystery crime novels will definitely love it." Readers' Favorite

""A mystery featuring an endearing amateur sleuth and timely conversations about racism and homophobia in contemporary America. VanPatten does an excellent job of balancing tough conversations about serious social issues with more lighthearted scenes of small-town life in this entertaining cozy mystery. By grounding a fictional world in reality, author VanPatten lends serious weight and stakes to his novel, transforming a simple mystery into a work of important cultural commentary, which is a rare feat in the genre." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★