Alpine Gamble

Emma Lord Mystery (Alpine Series) · Book 8

Description

When Los Angeles developers unveil plans for a five-million-dollar luxury spa built around Alpine’s famed mineral springs, the town’s tight-knit community fractures overnight—along with its sense of safety. As controversy swirls and tempers flare, Emma Lord steps in to investigate a murder that threatens to expose what’s really at stake behind the glittering promises. With every clue, she navigates local politics, competing loyalties, and the hidden costs of progress in a place that prides itself on tradition. Blending cozy mystery charm with sharp social commentary, this installment showcases Mary Daheim’s signature knack for small-town intrigue, vivid characters, and suspense that simmers as steadily as the mountain waters.