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Previously published as Jessa Archer. BURIED SECRETS CAN COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU When Nashville reporter Ruth Townsend's job and marriage both end abruptly, she decides to take an early retirement and focus on reviving her hometown newspaper. While reconnecting with a high school friend over lunch she gets embroiled in a neighborhood death. The sheriff and the victim's family are convinced that it was suicide and refuse to investigate further. But a shattered teacup and a hidden diary lead Ruth to a very different conclusion. As she digs deeper, she discovers that even sleepy mountain towns like Thistlewood have secrets waiting to be unearthed. Can Ruth solve the mystery of who killed Edith Morton before she or someone she loves becomes the next obituary in the Thistlewood Star? Praise for Thistlewood Star Mysteries: ?????"I love the twists and turns that kept me guessing and the story is so well-written, I am hooked on this series. Cannot wait until the next book."--Bookbub reviewer ?????"The characters are likable and well written and the mother-daughter relationship is spot on."--Goodreads Reviewer ?????"Well-drawn characters. I could watch the story like a movie, the sets were so clear." --Goodreads reviewer ????"An exciting small-town mystery that spans generations of history and prejudice."--Bookbub reviewer ????? "An excellent mystery that is well-grounded in believable characters and an intriguing plot."--Goodreads reviewer ?????"A great storyline and some supernatural aspects keep you turning the pages."--Goodreads reviewer