Loblolly

A small-town Southern mystery in which a forensic-audit assignment gives one woman two weeks to prove what a charming town has spent years covering up. Amateur-sleuth persistence, courthouse corruption and justice for a lost brother.A small-town mystery where uncovering the truth means facing a town full of secrets and someone who will do anything to keep them hidden.The truth has a way of surfacing.Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother s death. Now, she finally has her chance an audit of the hospital s finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she s been seeking.But as Joleen delves deeper into the charming town of Loblolly, she discovers more than just financial misconduct. A corrupt judge. A doctor with questionable practices. A town clerk caught in lies and a mysterious figure determined to keep the past buried.With danger closing in and no one to trust, Joleen is ready to risk everything her career, her safety to get justice for her brother. Because in a town like Loblolly, the truth doesn t stay hidden for long.Loblolly is Book 2 in the Loblolly series. Perfect for readers who love Louise Penny and M.C. Beaton, featuring small-town secrets, hidden corruption, and a determined amateur sleuth.Praise for the Loblolly series:? ? ? ? ? A riveting, fast-paced story packed with suspense and intrigue? ? ? ? ? A gripping mystery with romance, action, and unforgettable characters? ? ? ? ? Characters that feel real, relatable, and impossible to forget? ? ? ? ? Fast-paced, action-filled, and impossible to put down? ? ? ? ? A captivating small-town mystery filled with secrets and surprises