The second Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles has now been published.  Number two is Eulogy in Black and White by Caleb Pirtle and is now available on Amazon. I’ve read it and can honestly recommend it.

In the beautiful town of Magnolia Bluff in the Texas Hill Country, May 23 is a day to be feared. For the last eight years an unsolved murder of a well known citizen has happened on May 23.  Eight years, eight murders, zero arrests, zero suspects, and zero convictions.

As the date comes closer and closer, there is mounting tension in Magnolia Bluff. Most citizens don’t talk about it. But it’s on their minds, everyone’s. A school principal, a judge, an Army recruiter, the publisher of the local newspaper, a coach, a small-time crook,  and others. No real connection. Each murder different. Each corpse dealt with differently. Each detail different.

But no one doubts the eight murders were the work of one person, one citizen of Magnolia Bluff against another citizen. Will there be a ninth this year? Or has the murderer satisfied his need, or moved to another town?

And yet, all members of this small town, down deep, when no one’s around, fears — and believes this May 23 will find another unsolved murder, another dead citizen of the Bluff

Pirtle has crafted a fascinating story and in spite of the legacy of death, it is not a dark or disturbing story. We know the ninth murder will happen. We hope it will be solved. But how? By whom? Why were the nine selected? What ties them all together? And can we solve it before Pirtle reveals it?

Take a look. You won’t be the victim. But perhaps you’ll solve this murder and bring peace to Magnolia Bluff, even on May 23.  On Amazon at  https://amzn.to/3wRlK6J

You love it.

jim