pThe first book in this nearly-cozy mystery series by emUSA Todayem bestselling author Connie Shelton introduces Albuquerque CPA Charlotte Charlie Parker. Charlie and her trusty sidekick dog handle the business side of RJP Investigations while her brother, Ron, does the detecting. When Ron is out of town, however, Stacy North, who eloped with Charlie's fiance, Brad, 10 years earlier, comes calling, hoping to hire someone to find her missing Rolex watch. Charlie reluctantly takes the case and soon locates the watch. Stacy, it turns out, had been having an affair. Soon the lover is dead, and Stacy is an obvious suspect. Charlie sticks with the case and finds herself involved with still more murder.p p p pIncludes new foreword from the author upon the 20th anniversary of first publication of this ongoing series' first title.p p p pstrongPraise for Connie Shelton's other mysteries strongp pConnie Shelton gets better with every book she writes. --emThe Midwest Book Reviewemp p p pAn auspici