Chicken Culprit - A Carolan Springs Mystery, #1

Fresh start? Check. Quirky neighbors? Check. Finding a dead body? Absolutely NOT in the plan.

Forty-something divorcée Anne Freemont traded her high-pressure city life for the charming mountain town of Carolan Springs, Colorado. Her plan: renovate a Victorian fixer-upper, breathe some fresh mountain air, and enjoy zero drama.

Then a runaway chicken changes everything.

When Anne's goofy and sweet neighbor, Kandi, is accused of murdering the neighborhood grouch, Anne's heart won't let her let it go. Armed with zero detective experience and way too much determination, Anne sets out to help Kandi before Carolan Springs loses its most lovable resident.

In this delightfully funny cozy mystery, you'll find:
• A forty-something amateur sleuth proving that fresh starts begin at midlife
• An unlikely, laugh-out-loud friendship between a heartbroken divorcée and her irrepressibly optimistic young neighbor
• A handsome, grumpy sheriff who really wishes Anne would stay out of his investigation
• Small-town charm with eccentric neighbors, buried secrets, and one very opinionated chicken
• Clean, wholesome mystery and romance subplot with zero "blushes"
• Found-family warmth and feel-good humor in every chapter
• A Colorado mountain setting that'll make you want to visit

Perfect for readers who love:
• Cozy mysteries with a midlife female amateur sleuth
• Small-town Colorado settings with quirky, lovable characters
• Clean mysteries with heart, humor, and a slow-burn romance
• Series starters that pull you straight into the next book

If you love laugh-out-loud cozy mysteries with big heart, found-family warmth, and small-town charm, Chicken Culprit is your next obsession. One-click to grab it now — your new favorite amateur sleuth is waiting.


The mystery's solved... but Anne's life in Carolan Springs is just getting started. The Brandywine Inn is about to open its doors, but someone isn't celebrating. They're planning a murder. Continue with Cordial Killing.

This book was created by a human author who's probably a quirky character in someone's story.
Previously titled The Backyard Farming Series. Now the Carolan Springs Mysteries