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Katelyn Took came home to settle her grandmother's estate, only to discover not only did Gram leave seventeen cats. But Ruth Beauregard, a childhood chum, had moved in. Ruth was confused, penniless, and abandoned by her in-laws because they believed she had murdered her husband five years before. Ruth had improved, physically and mentally, but she still lived under the stigma of the Beauregard family's accusations. Katie believed Ruth was innocent and wanted her to be able to move on and be happy. But to make it so, she'd have to look for dirt under a lot of rocks, and it was looking like someone was going to throw those same rocks back. Hard. She could duck and weave, but could Katie find the truth without getting stoned to death?

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"""DonnaRae Menard welcomes us to Katelyn Took's home in small town Vermont where we smell cookies baking and homemade meals simmering. But all is far from peaceful as Katelyn solves the mystery of the vicious murder of a local businessman. Not until the well-crafted final pages do we guess the killer's identity. A memorable visit to rural New England where all is not as it appears."" -Marlie Wasserman, Author, Path of Peril ""Murder in the Village Proper perfectly captures Vermont in the mid-1970s from its December blanket of frosty white to the insular vibe of its small-towns. Along with comfort taste treats and toboggan rides, author DonnaRae Menard serves up a trove of secrets surrounding a five-year-old open murder case. Young heroine Katie Took relentlessly pursues information to unmask the killer and help her elderly friend Ruth, the murder victim's widow. Katie realizes only the truth can clear Ruth's debilitating brain fog and her name. An enjoyable cozy."" - Linda Lovely, Author, HOA Mystery Series ""Quirky characters and small-town mystery make for a heartfelt, fun, and twisty read. Can you get away with murder in a town where everyone knows the darkest secrets? Kaitlyn Took uncovers how far some will go to keep them hidden."" - James L'Etoile, award winning author of Black Label, Dead Drop, and the Detective Penley series ""Murder in the Village Proper deftly creates the feel of a sleepy New England small town - where everyone knows everyone else's business and long buried secrets abound. There are definitely a lot of secrets for Katie Took to sort thru to find the truth of who really killed her good friend Ruth's husband years ago. The characters' relationships-especially Katie and her girlfriend Marlie-are the highlight of this book. I look forward the next book in the series!"" - Deb Wells, Digital Strategist"

""DonnaRae Menard welcomes us to Katelyn Took's home in small town Vermont where we smell cookies baking and homemade meals simmering. But all is far from peaceful as Katelyn solves the mystery of the vicious murder of a local businessman. Not until the well-crafted final pages do we guess the killer's identity. A memorable visit to rural New England where all is not as it appears."" -Marlie Wasserman, Author, Path of Peril ""Murder in the Village Proper perfectly captures Vermont in the mid-1970s from its December blanket of frosty white to the insular vibe of its small-towns. Along with comfort taste treats and toboggan rides, author DonnaRae Menard serves up a trove of secrets surrounding a five-year-old open murder case. Young heroine Katie Took relentlessly pursues information to unmask the killer and help her elderly friend Ruth, the murder victim's widow. Katie realizes only the truth can clear Ruth's debilitating brain fog and her name. An enjoyable cozy."" - Linda Lovely, Author, HOA Mystery Series ""Quirky characters and small-town mystery make for a heartfelt, fun, and twisty read. Can you get away with murder in a town where everyone knows the darkest secrets? Kaitlyn Took uncovers how far some will go to keep them hidden."" - James L'Etoile, award winning author of Black Label, Dead Drop, and the Detective Penley series ""Murder in the Village Proper deftly creates the feel of a sleepy New England small town - where everyone knows everyone else's business and long buried secrets abound. There are definitely a lot of secrets for Katie Took to sort thru to find the truth of who really killed her good friend Ruth's husband years ago. The characters' relationships-especially Katie and her girlfriend Marlie-are the highlight of this book. I look forward the next book in the series!"" - Deb Wells, Digital Strategist

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DonnaRae Menard began writing in junior high school and has been scribbling since. She is the author of the An It's Never Too Late Mystery series. A 1970's suspense featuring Katelyn Took and 17 cats. The Woman Warrior's series, historical fiction from time periods she remembers, Detective Carmine Mansuer series, set in Boston, Mass. Dropped from the Sky, It takes Guts, Willa the Wisp, and several short stories. She splits her time between Vermont and New Hampshire, has an affinity for odd jobs, and rescued cats. She's also always willing to explain about her 450 pound lap pig.

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