Murder in the Corn Maze
  • Published: 25 November 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496716309
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.99

Murder in the Corn Maze

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25 Nov 2020
Hardback
24 Sep 2019
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G.A. McKevett returns with the second installment of her new mystery series, a spin-off of her popular Savannah Reid series, set thirty years in the past--the 1980s!--in the small Georgia town that Savannah grew up in, with her beloved --and MUCH younger--Granny Reid as the sleuth!

The roots of the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency reach back to the 1980s in the little town of McGill, Georgia—where Stella Reid and her seven grandkids enjoy some spooky Halloween fun and stumble into murder . . .
 
Even if she has to stick to a budget, Stella Reid always makes holidays like Halloween memorable for twelve-year-old Savannah and the rest of her grandchildren. After joining trick-or-treating and the annual parade down Main Street, Granny Reid and the kids head to Judge Patterson’s antebellum mansion, where a corn maze awaits. Most of the youngsters are too terrified to make it all the way to the middle. It’s lucky for them, because when Savannah and Granny get there, it proves to be even scarier than they expected—half buried in the mud at the center of the maze lies a human skull.
 
The grisly discovery uncovers a mystery that stretches back decades—and seems to be related to the long-unsolved murder of Granny Reid’s own part-Cherokee mother. After all this time, the culprit may be long gone . . . or still hiding among them. It’ll be up to Granny to dig into this Southern town’s history and a mess of old family secrets . . .
  • Published: 25 November 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496716309
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $32.99
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Praise for Murder in the Corn Maze

Praise for G.A. McKevett and the Granny Reid Mysteries

"Heart-wrenching...The insightful look into the Southern culture of the time and the fascinating backstories of each distinctive character elevate this outing. McKevett transcends the usual cozy and amateur sleuth tropes."
--Publishers Weekly on Murder in the Corn Maze

"The story incorporates heavy topics like the legacy of slavery and mistreatment of Native Americans without overwhelming what is ultimately a small-town page turner. The conclusion is chilling, but readers will be hungry for the next installment of this warmhearted, 1980s-set series." --BookPage on Murder in the Corn Maze

"Small-town Southern life, friendship, close family ties, and a mature female protagonist add to the appeal of this satisfying cozy, which is a kind of prequel to McKevett's ongoing Savannah Reid series, starring the adult Savannah." --Booklist on Murder in the Corn Maze

"offers welcome insight into the woman Stella is and the woman Savannah is destined to become.Sure to please McKevett loyalists and other fans of plucky women." --Kirkus Reviews on Murder in the Corn Maze

"Murder in the Corn Maze is both a trick and a treat. The trick is that it uses familiarity to mask its freshness; the
treat is that this gambit works on every level--both as a singular story and a series installment. Be forewarned:
While this book may send a shiver down your spine, it's also guaranteed to warm your heart." --Criminal Element

"Stella Reid, widow and grandmother of seven, takes center stage in this tender spinoff from McKevett's Savannah Reid series...story lines, such as Stella's tense relationship with her alcoholic daughter-in-law and mother to her grandchildren,pack an emotional punch and add a poignant layer to this enjoyable cozy. Readers will look forward to Stella's further adventures." --Publishers Weekly on Murder in Her Stocking

"McKevett gives us a sometimes sassy and sometimes stern yet always relatable protagonist in Stella, whose juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability beautifully embodies the complexities and dynamism of real, everyday women. Be forewarned: You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably curse the fact that you have to wait a year for the next book." --Criminal Element on Murder in Her Stocking

"McKevett is known for her laugh-out-loud humor, intricate plotting, eccentric characterizations, and astute scrutiny of human nature--all of which are hallmarks of the Reid family stories, regardless of whether Stella or granddaughter Savannah serve as leading lady." --Suspense Magazine on Murder in Her Stocking

"For a glimpse into small town life, where the neighbor's squabble, gossip flies, and everybody knows your business before you do, when times are hard but everyone pulls together, this Christmas tale will warm your heart."
--Kings River Life Magazine on Murder in Her Stocking