Will a spooky legend twist whodunit into whatdunit?
Sheila Mackey's dislike for cemeteries can't fend off her friend Clara's determination. Amid eerie legends, including a tailgating hearse, the accidental investigator is lured into sorting through deadly questions a century old, revolving around an unidentified victim known as ZigZag Jane.
Who was she? How did she come to be found murdered in the cemetery more than a hundred years ago? Why is the third generation of one family devoting himself to finding the answer?
Nothing follows a straight line in this historic inquiry, including conflict over their sleuthing with Teague O'Donnell, newly hired as a part-time detective in North Bend County, Kentucky. Especially when the past doesn't stay in the past and the victims multiply.
From the dog park with Sheila's Gracie and Clara's Lulu, to the small-town post office, to yoga class, to the historical society, and always back to ZigZag Cemetery (to Sheila's chagrin), she and Clara negotiate the zigs and zags as mysteries abound in her new Kentucky home.
What readers say about Death on ZigZag Trail
"A fabulous addition to the Secret Sleuths mystery series. This one is just as fun as the rest of them. If you like twists and turns in your mysteries, this series is for you." -5*
“Really well-done double murder (sort of) mystery. I loved following along with Sheila and Clara as they followed ideas to figure things out. So many suspects made it even more interesting.”-5*
"Each book in this series is excellent! I highly recommend. Great characters, nice story flow. Written with a sense of humor as well. Can't wait for the next!" -5*
"Great addition to the series. Characters that you can relate to with enjoyable antics and suspense to keep you up late reading." -5*
“A fabulous addition to the Secret Sleuths mystery series. This one is just as fun as the rest of them”-5*
"Yes! Good mystery . . . I can hardly wait to read the next book (Aunt Kit will visit!)." -5*
Secret Sleuth series
Death on the Diversion
Death on Torrid Avenue
Death on Beguiling Way
Death on Covert Circle
Death on Shady Bridge
Death on Carrion Lane
Death on ZigZag Trail
Death on Puzzle Place
What readers say about Secret Sleuth series
“If you like twists and turns in your mysteries, this series is for you. I recommend starting with the first book, Death on the Diversion and reading the books in order. You will not be disappointed.”-5*
“Characters that you can relate to with enjoyable antics and suspense to keep you up late reading.”-5*
"I so thoroughly enjoy this series and author that when a new book arrives, I drop everything to start reading." -5*
"Great series. McLinn's Secret Sleuth series has the same winning components of her Caught Dead in Wyoming series: a likable central character, well developed setting, fun supporting cast, and a great story. McLinn writes intelligent cozies that are a level (or two) above the typical offerings for the genre." -5*
"If you like a clever mystery, with lots of insider dog humor don't miss this series. English lit lovers will find loads of one-liners just for them as well." -5*
Looking for more mystery between Secret Sleuth books?
Caught Dead in Wyoming series
Sign Off
Left Off
Shoot First
Last Ditch
Look Live
Back Story
Cold Open
Hot Roll
Reaction Shot
Body Brace
Cross Talk
Air Ready
Cue Up
The Innocence Trilogy
Proof of Innocence
Price of Innocence
Premise of Innocence
