All Rise For Murder
Maude Kirby has recently been dumped by her diplomat husband and has returned to her quirky hometown of West Elk, BC, to live with her ever-optimistic, fashion-forward mother, Val. Struggling financially and managing her confrontational fifteen-year-old daughter, Rhette, Maude lands an unexpected clerking job at the local courthouse. Though she is instructed to remain professional during proceedings, Maude finds it impossible not to get emotionally invested when eighteen-year-old Levi is charged with poisoning a local gym owner. As she notices the prosecution’s case relies on dubious facts, she feels compelled to speak up for the quiet teen. The situation grows even more complex when Maude encounters her first love, who has aged remarkably well—and happens to be dating her prime suspect.
Publisher: Viking
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781037801877
Location: West Elk, British Columbia (Fictional)
Sub-genres: Small Town , Women Sleuths , Romance , Poison
