In 1982, at the newly renovated Dragon’s Peak Ski Resort in the Berkshire Hills, former wartime cryptographer Rose Hudson accepts a position working for its enigmatic owner, Kai Becker. But beneath the resort’s showy façade lies something far more dangerous than treacherous mountain trails — a hidden room, coded documents, and a man whose charm conceals ruthless intent.
As her partner, Police Chief Richard Prince, investigates a mysterious death at the resort, Rose is drawn deeper into Becker’s web of deceit — one that stretches back decades and connects chillingly to her own past. When Becker’s attention turns personal, the line between attraction and manipulation begins to blur, pulling her into a deadly game she can’t easily escape.
In the serene Berkshire Hills, an innocent hike takes a chilling turn when a hidden corpse is discovered, pulling former cryptographer Rose Hudson into a labyrinth of mystery and peril. In Starr Diethorn’s Death at Echo Cave, the picturesque setting hides dark secrets that will test Rose’s intellect, resolve, and survival instincts.
Set in 1981, Rose finds herself entangled in a dangerous investigation alongside Richard Prince, the town’s steadfast chief of police. Mysterious UFO sightings, unexplained deaths, and whispers of a valuable lost mine begin to form a sinister puzzle. As Rose’s cryptographic skills uncover startling clues, she realizes the truth could place her in the crosshairs of powerful forces—both earthly and beyond.
When tranquility masks a deadly secret... In the serene Berkshire Hills, a yoga retreat's calm is shattered by unexplained deaths, drawing Rose Hudson, a former cryptographer, into a vortex of mystery and danger. Death at Kismet weaves a suspenseful tale where Rose's search for truth unearths hidden evils, testing her intellect and courage.
In 1980, Rose's peaceful retreat turns perilous as she, alongside her partner, the town’s chief of police Richard Prince, delves into the mysterious fatalities of a local athlete and a drowning victim. Her cryptographic skills reveal a dark history within the yoga center, placing her once again in the crosshairs of peril.
The year is 1979. In the beautiful Berkshire Hills, a former cryptographer for the British government during WWII helps the police solve a puzzling mystery while putting herself in danger.
“Death at Wildbough is part police mystery, part steamy romance, and will be the book readers will not be able to put down this year. After the death of a famous violinist, Chief of Police Richard Prince and his new girlfriend an ex-war coder, Rose Hudson, find themselves on the trail of a possible murderer. The problem? Everyone is a suspect! With witty dialogue and fascinating characters, this book is fast-paced and contains everything anyone could ever wish for in an exciting suspense novel.”
—Kristi Elizabeth, San Francisco Book Review
