Close Deception: A Police Procedural Novella (The Det. Lonnie Mae Moberly Mysteries Book 1)

Name: Close Deception: A Police Procedural Novella (The Det. Lonnie Mae Moberly Mysteries Book 1)
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Rating: 4.1 (253 reviews)
Author: Adeara Allyne

by Adeara Allyne

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.1 (253)

4.1 stars from 253 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy police procedurals grounded in small-town atmosphere where personal stakes matter as much as the case.
You like female detectives who carry baggage from their past and must navigate complicated relationships with their communities.
You appreciate crime fiction that balances investigation with character development across a series.

Maybe not for you if...

You want high-octane action or twisty plot reversals. This is methodical detective work in a quiet town.
You prefer standalone mysteries. This is book one of a series that builds character and setting gradually.
You need books with extensive courtroom drama or forensic detail. This focuses on detective legwork and interpersonal tension.

About this book

Detective Lonnie Moberly returns to her hometown of Maybe, Kentucky, after a career in big cities back East. She takes on her first murder case since coming home, investigating the shotgun death of a Blue Star husband found on a lonely road. Lonnie and her partner must pursue justice for the victim's wife, who is deployed overseas, and his young toddler at home. As she works to solve the case, Lonnie must relearn the town where she grew up and step into her father's former role. In quiet Maybe, old wounds surface as she uncovers what lies beneath the surface of her hometown.

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