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March 7, 2025 36 mins

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Guess what? My episode with Laura Hern is here! Special thank you to Blue Cottage Agency! 

Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura! The talented author behind The Family Tree Murders! Meet Lainey, a recently widowed insurance investigator! When an email beckons a further investigation, Lainey will take a plunge into a DNA, inheritance mystery that will keep the reader guessing! Join us as we discuss the BTS of The Family Tree Murders! Plenty of fun awaits!

Synopsis: 

Lainey needed a change after her husband died and the quaint town of Mirror Falls, MN, was just the ticket. But the email worried her. Why was Mary so upset about a DNA test?

Mary had done it as a lark. It might be fun to find out about her family’s history. When the DNA test came back, everything changed. Was her brother next in line for a substantial inheritance...or be setup for murder?

As a seasoned insurance investigator, Lainey had worked out more than her fair share of sinister plots, but this was different. With the help of her quirky friends, she’s determined to figure out who’s been trimming off branches of the family tree.

An intriguing and fun cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You’ll love it because the characters are delightful and the twists will keep you turning the pages.

The Family Tree Murders is the first book in The Lainey Maynard Mystery series. Join Lainey and her friends as they work to solve the mystery. Scroll up and one-click this cozy adventure today!

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Laura <3

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