Judge Volney Osler was a respected, well-liked resident of Purple Sage, Texas - or at least that's what most people thought, right up to the day he was murdered. Unfortunately for aspiring writer Jolie Wyatt, the murder was an exact copy of one she had outlined in her novel-in-progress. And who should have fought with the judge right in the middle of town the day before but Jolie? Eager to deflect suspicion from herself, Jolie, a relative newcomer to the small town, begins to investigate, focusing reluctantly on the members of her writing group and the assistant chief of police, all of whom had access to her manuscript and knew about her unusual murder method. In the meantime, she still has to contend with a typically contrary teenaged son, her continuing job search, and confusion over her relationship with her ex-husband, rancher Matt Wyatt. A small town keeps its secrets close, but Jolie perseveres in digging, only to discover more than a few people with reason to kill the judge - and maybe herself as well. With humor and flair, first-time novelist Barbara Burnett Smith has introduced an engaging new sleuth, and readers will applaud the appearance of smart, sassy Jolie Wyatt.

Writers of the Purple Sage

Literature & Fiction

Smith, Barbara Burnett

United States

St Martins Pr

An aspiring writer and amateur sleuth, Texan Jolie Wyatt plumbs the connection between an escaped prisoner working his way back to his hometown of Purple Sage and the death of a popular college student.

Dust Devils of the Purple Sage

Celebration In Purple Sage

With both her in-laws in town, one of the organizers of Purple Sage's Centennial celebration is killed, and Jolie Wyatt must solve both her personal family crises and the murder of the organizer.

Celebration in Purple Sage

Aspiring mystery writer Jolie Wyatt travels to the big city for Christmas to visit family and attend a party for her former employer, but when murder intrudes, she must put aside her holiday plans to catch a killer. By the author of Celebration in Purple Sage.

Mistletoe from Purple Sage

Purple Sage, Texas, is experiencing a natural disaster, with floodwaters rushing through the streets and torrential downpours continuing with no end in sight. This calls for a dinner party! The governor's in town to assess the damage, and Jolie Wyatt, mystery novelist and amateur sleuth, is hosting an after-hour reception in his honor. Only problem is, the historic home that's to be the site of the extravaganza is under six feet of water. Not to worry--Jolie has it under control. She moves the party next door, making the best of the resulting logistical and personal problems, since the new hostess is the younger second wife of the ex of one of Jolie's best friends. Despite the distractions, the governor's visit is running smoothly until a dead body turns up in a rain-drenched ditch. The investigation takes the whole town by storm, forcing Jolie to step in and find out what really happened on that dark and rainy night in Texas. Skeletons in Purple Sage is a tangled web full of small-town politics and complex personal relationships tinted with the Texas charm that has made Barbara Burnett Smith's cozy Jolie Wyatt mysteries a big hit.

Skeletons in Purple Sage

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Minotaur Books

Skeletons In Purple Sage by Barbara Burnett Smith released on Dec 25, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Skeletons in Purple Sage (Wwl Mystery, 479)

Contemporary

WWL Mystery

Kitzi Camden, a retired stateswoman who has taken up beading as a hobby, is forced to turn sleuth when talented beader May Feather turns up dead during a beading retreat at Camp Green Clover and Kitzi embarks on a search for an elusive killer. Original.

Bead on Trouble (Kitzi Camden Mysteries, No. 1)

BERKLEY

When her devious cousin threatens to take over the Old Camden Family Manse and throw her and her mother out on the streets, retired Senator Kitzi Camden discovers she has a knack for sleuthing when her cousin's partner is found dead in a dumpster nearby and she becomes a suspect. Original.

Beads of Doubt (Kitzi Camden Mysteries, No. 2)

MacInerney, Karen

Mauve & Murder (Five Star First Edition Mystery Series)

Five Star

Book by Burnett Smith, Barbara, Macinerney, Karen

Wheeler Pub Inc

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Books by Smith, Barbara Burnett

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Writers of the Purple Sage

Dust Devils of the Purple Sage

Celebration in Purple Sage

Mistletoe from Purple Sage

Skeletons in Purple Sage

Skeletons in Purple Sage (Wwl Mystery, 479)

Bead on Trouble (Kitzi Camden Mysteries, No. 1)

Beads of Doubt (Kitzi Camden Mysteries, No. 2)

Mauve & Murder (Five Star First Edition Mystery Series)

Beads of Doubt (Kitzi Camden Mysteries, No. 2)