Deana Harris fell for the oldest trick in the book—a handsome face hiding an evil heart. She realizes her husband left her for dead in the Canadian wilderness. A combination of brains, determination, some luck, and a bit of attitude get Deana back to civilization. Now, it’s time for revenge. With the help of an unorthodox group of good guys, she makes a plan to hunt down coldhearted Andy and get back the money he stole from her.
The trail leads this team of professionals—and some not so professional—from western Canada to Virginia, to the Midwest, and then back north to eastern Canada.
Snake in the Grass has something for everyone: a dead body, racism, social injustice, kids coming-of-age, the challenges and dangers police face, and romance, all served up with a dash of snarky humor.
The good guys are a mixed-race male detective, a smart wise-cracking female cop, and the officer’s daughter. The bad guys are a network of white supremacists masquerading as respectable neighbors while covertly promoting a culture of systemic racism.
“Dedicated detective Will Kelley’s search for the murderer of a corpse discovered at the bottom of a country club pool forces him to expose a privileged community’s evil underbelly, a network of white supremacists masquerading as respectable neighbors while covertly promoting a culture of systemic racism. The exciting twists and turns of this suspenseful mystery about social justice make for a great read.” Ked Oder, Author of the Whippoorwill Hollow Series.
Deana and her friends head out of Washington, D.C. for a weekend of golf, cycling, visiting wineries in rural Virginia. The good times come to an abrupt end when Deana’s search for an errant golf ball ends with her discovery of a dead man. Deana’s friends recognize the man as a less than reputable realtor from D.C. Very quickly, it becomes clear that their lives are at risk.
Deana works with the local detective to unravel a web of motives related to greed, jealousy, and deception. Loyalty and friendship are tested as Deana and her friends use technology and unorthodox weapons to stay safe.