Entitlement pervades high society in Chouteau County, but that's under threat when a group known as the Ghost Burglars target the wealthiest citizens. When Tom Lockridge is brutally slain during a raid, those attitudes are taken to extremes as secrets and lies threaten to erupt. Angela Richman finds herself entangled in the murder investigation.
Elaine Viets Books
Elaine Viets crafts mystery novels that draw heavily from her diverse work experiences and her keen observations of American culture. Her stories, often set in seemingly ordinary job settings, delve into the darker aspects of human nature while satirizing consumer society. With a sharp eye for social commentary and a touch of humor, she immerses readers in worlds where the daily grind can be murder. Viets's narrative style, marked by a brisk pace and insightful commentary, has established her as a distinctive voice in the genre.
Mystery shopper and mom Josie Marcus investigates the cruel means to breed designer dogs, but things turn deadly when her source, a disgruntled pet shop employee named Edna, is murdered.
Death Grip
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Angela Richman, Chouteau County death investigator, finds herself on a grim walk deep in the Missouri woods. The body of Terri Gibbons, the Forest High track star who went missing eight months ago, has been discovered in a muddy creek, and Angela is needed on the scene. Could a message found in Terri's shoe hold the key to catching her killer?
The funeral for wealthy Chouteau Forest resident Sterling Chaney descends into chaos when he walks into the church alive. If not him, who died in the car accident? The ensuing media storm reveals secrets of Sterling's wealth, and he is subsequently shunned. When he dies in fresh a car accident, Death Investigator Angela Richman suspects foul play.
A Star is Dead
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
During Jessica Gray's one-woman show she manages to upset half of Chouteau Forest and her own entourage. When she suffers a deadly poisoning on her way to the airport Angela Richman's friend, Mario Gomez, is arrested and charged with the murder. Angela is sure of Mario's innocence, so sets out on her own to solve the case.