Lydia Barnwell Mysteries Series

Newly appointed Allegheny County detective Lydia Barnwell is assigned to investigate a seemingly accidental death, but soon realizes there is more to the case than meets the eye. The unidentified body of a young man has been found dumped under a bridge, buried beneath snow and debris. When the medical examiner determines he was murdered, Barnwell is faced with her first major case, but some in the department doubt her abilities. To prove herself, she dives into the investigation, but her pursuit leads to a dead end. In her search for the truth, she uncovers a web of lies, deception, and even another murder. To solve both killings, Barnwell must retrace her steps and confront the face she missed a crucial clue. A police procedural from the author of the Chief Novak series.    "I found this to be a real page-turner with just the right number of twists and turns." -Karla Huebner, author "Altogether a well-written, immersive mystery with a surprise ending set up by clues that make it totally believable. Readers who enjoy procedurals grounded in solid research combined with compelling characters will enjoy this book. -Joyce Yarrow, Author  

Police discover a man hiding in the coffin of a funeral home after he's broken in. Why would someone break into a mortuary? When he is found murdered six hours later, the mystery deepens. While Allegheny County Police detective Lydia Barnwell tries to unravel this mystery, a note hidden in an old handbag involves her in a slaying six decades old. Could these strange occurrences be connected? As Lydia struggles to answer this question, she allows no man to block her way. A Pittsburgh Police Procedural. 

Crime writer Parker Stevens is found murdered hours after revealing he solved a cold case that has eluded Pittsburgh police for three decades. Detective Lydia Barnwell and her partner, Lyle Jeffrey, investigate, uncovering Parker's tangled personal life and financial woes. As they delve into the cold case, a convicted pedophile emerges as a suspect in both murders, leading to a chase and a shocking revelation about the killer's true identity. Barnwell goes off on her own, defying the instructions of her boss, to unravel a web of lies and betrayals, ultimately bringing justice to both the slain writer and a long-forgotten victim.. What drives her to risk her career to bring a killer to justice? The third book in the Lydia Barnwell series of police procedurals, which have earned five-star ratings.