The Mapleton Mysteries Volume Two

Deadly Production

When life seems too good to be true—watch out.

Mapleton Police Chief Gordon Hepler thinks his troubles with the small-town politics are behind him. The town council has even awarded him a reserved parking place. But an early-morning summons from the new mayor has Gordon on alert. Instead of yet another budget dispute, the mayor announces an independent film company is making a movie in Mapleton. When a member of the film crew is found dead, everything goes sideways. Will Gordon listen to the mayor, or risk his job to find the truth?

Deadly Fun

Someone is playing a game with Mapleton's Chief of Police … and it's deadly.

For Mapleton Police Chief Gordon Hepler, a few anonymous prank letters pose no apparent threat. When a tragic car accident kills a friend, Gordon soon learns it was no accident. Going through a victim's personal effects, Gordon discovers the same type of anonymous letters that he's been receiving. Now it's a race against the clock to find the killer before another victim is chosen. Or is Gordon the next casualty on the killer's list?

Deadly Options

Are Gordon's Days in Mapleton Numbered?

Gordon's wife, calls to say her business partner is going to be arrested at a wedding reception they're catering. Seems her partner stumbled upon the body of one of the guests—the mother of the groom. Was it a natural death? Suicide? Homicide?

On top of a homicide investigation, the mayor's making demands again. Then there's the matter of an unexpected letter from the mayor of Pine Hills, Oregon. Is it time for Gordon to rethink his career?