Megan Montaigne 03: The Caramel Crow by Pam Stucky

Meet Megan Montaigne, your new favorite small-town amateur sleuth!How well does anyone truly know their neighbors?A rare bird alert. A new theater. A tragedy in an idyllic small town. And one person is at the center of it all.While birders from around the country have gathered in Edmonds, Washington, to try to spot a truly rare bird, another rare bird alert comes in from nearby Emerson Falls. A leucistic crow–a mutation in its pigments, causing lighter feathers–has been spotted. A handful of birders flock to the small town and discover an inland paradise awaits.But in a moment when the entire town is celebrating, a cloud of death moves in, and the town residents and visitors discover not everything is as it seems.Can Megan Montaigne solve a mystery swarming with suspects and motives before the FBI takes over the case?Readers around the world have already fallen in love with the Megan Montaigne mysteries, centered in picturesque Emerson Falls, with a lovable recurring cast that feel like long-lost friends. Evocative descriptions, fast-paced stories, immersive settings, and compelling characters are the hallmark of this series, with stories that expertly blend traditional and cozy mystery genres with added depth and heart.Readers around the world have already fallen in love with the Megan Montaigne mysteries, centered in picturesque Emerson Falls, with a lovable recurring cast that feel like long-lost friends. Evocative descriptions, fast-paced stories, immersive settings, and compelling characters are the hallmark of this series, with stories that expertly blend traditional and cozy mystery genres with added depth and heart.Readers of descriptive, engaging authors such as Ann Cleeves and Louise Penny, or who love amateur sleuths and small towns will love this series! These standalone books can be read in any order.Final Chapter o A Conventional Murder o The Caramel Crow o Sent to DeathPam Stucky is the author of mysteries, middle grade young adult sci-fi adventure, women’s fiction, and a variety of travelogues.