The Alpine Kindred

Description

When a seemingly routine stop in the Alpine community turns deadly, the close-knit world of Judith McMonigle is thrown into chaos as a mysterious death exposes long-buried tensions and secrets. With her irrepressible cousin Renie in tow and the help of her former beau, policeman Joe Flynn, Judith follows a trail of clues that leads from small-town gossip to unsettling family connections. Blending cozy charm with a sharp eye for human motives, the story explores how heritage, loyalty, and rivalry can shape—and distort—what people are willing to confess. Mary Daheim’s signature style shines through in its witty, warm storytelling and brisk mystery plotting, delivering a satisfying whodunit that keeps the focus on character as much as the crime.