Kate Fox

In this riveting novel from award-winning author Shannon Baker, a Nebraska county sheriff's wife investigates a murder-and her husband is the prime suspect."...atmosphere so realistically captivating that you'll smell the fresh-cut hay and feel the muddy dirt-path roads. Complicated relationships, surprising twists and a touch of humor make Stripped Bare a must read." -Alex Kava, New York Times bestselling authorWhen Kate Fox receives a late-night phone call, her seemingly perfect life on the Nebraska prairie shatters in an instant.Eldon, shirt-tail relative and owner of one of the largest cattle ranches in Grand County, has been killed.Kate's husband, Ted, the Grand County Sheriff, has been shot and may never walk again.And worst of all, Ted is the prime suspect in Eldon's murder.Desperate to clear Ted's name, Kate throws herself headlong into the hunt for the real killer.When Kate finds herself the victim of several mysterious "accidents" she knows she's running out of time. If she doesn't find out who killed Eldon soon, she-or someone else in town-may be the next to turn up dead.But a shocking confession throws everything into doubt, and as Kate keeps digging she unearths unfathomable secrets-the kind worth killing for."Move over Longmire-there's a new detective in town-and you're going to love her!" -Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling authorThrough Kate Fox, Baker evokes the beauty of the Nebraska Sandhills and a depth of charm that won her the Rocky Mountain Fiction "Writer of the Year" award multiple times._____________________________Praise for Shannon Baker and Stripped Bare:"Baker serves up a ballsy heroine, a colorful backdrop, and a surprising ending." -Kirkus Reviews"Devotees of Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire series and fans of Judy Clemens are sure to appreciate this title." -Library Journal Pick of the Month"With Stripped Bare, Shannon Baker offers readers a protagonist and a place they will love coming back to visit book after book." -William Kent Krueger, New York Time bestselling author"...a compulsive, white-knuckle read peppered with interesting characters, a stunning setting, and a mystery that will keep you turning the pages late into the night." -Linda Castillo, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"...a terrific, fast-moving story with a savvy main character at the helm." -Suspense Magazine"...winning characters and a stunning setting…" -Mystery Scene"A wonderful western mystery not to be missed! Enjoy!" -Fresh Fiction

Things aren't always as bad as they seem.Sometimes, they're a lot worse."...a finely crafted mystery that moves to its powerful climax like the rush of an oncoming train." -Anne Hillerman, New York Times bestselling authorKate Fox has just defeated her ex-husband in the race for Grand County Sheriff, but there's no time for celebration. Instead, she's called to the railroad tracks just outside of town.The train engineer is dead. His conductor is in shock. And Kate's gut is telling her this is much more than just a horrific accident.The victim's widow is behaving oddly. The neighbor's story doesn't add up. The victim had recently made several enemies-and they all have motive for murder.As Kate works to solve the case, she knows she has to trust her instincts-even if that means disagreeing with State Patrol Officer Trey Ridnour.With the stakes high and the whole town watching, Kate uncovers a plot darker than she ever imagined. The clock is ticking, and Kate knows it's up to her to bring the killer to justice... before tragedy strikes again.

Sometimes, even the best-kept secrets can't stay hidden forever."Bitter Rain seeps into your bones and stays with you, its characters haunting your thoughts long after the rain stops and the sun breaks through the clouds." -Colorado Book ReviewSheriff Kate Fox is still settling into her new role when Deputy Kyle Red Owl's sister, Shelly, vanishes from the nearby Lakota reservation. Convinced it's an "Indian issue," neighboring sheriffs are reluctant to get involved. Tempers flare-and Kate knows things are bound to get even more heated.But when Kate and Kyle start to gather evidence, they realize the case isn't at all what it seems.Their search for Shelly has uncovered deep-buried family secrets, and soon, Shelly isn't the only one in danger.As Kate struggles to nail down a suspect-and with the truth seeming just out of reach-the new sheriff knows she's running out of time.And then she makes a big mistake. Can Kate right the wrong in time to save the life that's hanging in the balance?

A twisted and intricate mystery with secrets that will leave you stunned.Kate Fox, a sheriff with something to prove, must dig through the private lives of the people in her town, including her own brother, to solve her most shocking mystery yet."...Baker's writing is crisp and delightfully descriptive, her plots intricate, and-best of all-Kate Fox is a wonderful mix of boot-leather toughness and latent vulnerability..." -James Chandler, author of MisjudgedWith her ex-husband, Ted, working nearby in an adjoining county, Kate Fox is eager to prove she's the better sheriff. And when the less-than-popular ex-foreman of a local ranch is found dead, Kate gets the opportunity she's been looking for.But as it turns out, the case hits a little too close to home. The dead man's body is discovered in Kate's brother Jeremy's truck-and her brother is missing. Evidence left at the crime scene leads Ted to suspect the ranch's new foreman, but Kate isn't convinced he's responsible for the crime.Kate dives into her own investigation. But the mystery only deepens when strange events start taking place and it seems like everyone close to the ex-foreman has secrets to hide and reasons to kill-including Jeremy.As Kate races to eliminate suspects, a shocking realization leads her to the truth. You won't want to miss the secrets that she uncovers.

When her niece goes missing, Sheriff Kate Fox dives into a lethal investigation that unearths long-buried secrets-and a secret society desperate to keep them hidden…Sheriff Kate Fox is wrangling her personal and professional life into order while still searching for her niece, who slipped her halter and took off almost two years ago. But when her ex-husband's wife, Roxy, drops their infant on Kate's doorstep and disappears with no explanation, Kate's world is turned upside down.Her search for Roxy takes her to a remote cabin in the Wyoming mountains and Kate discovers a fresh trail for her niece. Her instinct tells her the two women's disappearances are related and may be connected to a mysterious society whose members are playing a dangerous game.As Kate races to save the women, she turns to friends and family to help-but the society's reach stretches far, and its most dangerous members are closer than she thinks…

A harmless old woman searching for love…or a murderer waiting to strike?Determined to enjoy some peace and quiet in her tranquil home in the Sandhills, no-nonsense sheriff Kate Fox vows to keep herself out of trouble and steer clear of love. But try as she might, fate has a funny way of dragging her back into the fray.When a mysterious woman from the town's past appears out of the blue-and moves in with a pair of aging bachelor brothers-Kate fears the woman is up to no good. With the town buzzing over rumors of a hidden fortune, she jumps into a puzzling investigation to unearth the woman's secretive past and save the brothers from heartbreak.But as she digs deeper, Kate begins to piece together a disturbing and dangerous story.With innocent lives on the line, Kate must act fast to prevent disaster…and uncover the shocking truth behind a woman who isn't what she seems to be.

Danger hides behind the faces you know.In a small town shaken by tragedy, Kate Fox finds herself at the center of a deadly mystery that threatens those she loves. When attorney Garrett Haney is found electrocuted, it's quickly deemed an accident. But as Kate assists young Sheriff Zoe in the investigation, they uncover a tangled web of lies involving the Haney family and Garrett's powerful clients.As shocking secrets come to light, Kate discovers the person behind the murders is closer to home than she ever imagined. With the help of her niece Carly and Sheriff Zoe, Kate races against the clock to protect those dear to her in a pulse-pounding showdown that will change everything.In Close Range, loyalties are tested, and the hidden darkness within a family threatens to destroy lives.

At the foot of the Rockies, Kate Fox and a billionaire lock horns.During her visit to the bustling National Western Stock Show in Denver, Kate Fox's business partner, Aria Fontaine, expresses a grave concern. She is worried about her cousin, Jefferson Hansford, an enigmatic billionaire, who recently went through a tumultuous divorce. When Kate finds that Jefferson has been drugged and is in the hospital, Aria's worst fears are confirmed.Pushed by her sense of duty and friendship, Kate reluctantly steps into the role of investigator, going undercover at a high-profile fundraising gala as Jefferson's "fiancée" to draw out his assailant. But when tensions between Kate and Aria's husband-to-be, Glenn Baxter, run high, she is forced to leave the fundraiser with more questions than answers.In a dark turn of events, Kate's prime suspect is found murdered the following day, sending her scrambling to make sense of the details of Jefferson's complicated past. Kate's investigation propels her through a complex maze of dark family legacies, a hidden connection to the stock show, and trails of dirty money. Caught in a whirlwind of duty, forbidden love, and danger, Kate's resolve is tested as she confronts the chilling realization that the attacker will likely strike again-unless she can stop them first.

Seeking refuge from a relentless blizzard, a bird-watching group takes shelter in a high school-only to find that the deadliest threat is already inside."With homage to Agatha Christie... [an] engaging locked-room mystery." -First ClueKate Fox has her hands full when her sister Louise and her father's latest ex-girlfriend, Deenie, show up at her doorstep just as a freak snowstorm comes bearing down. But when the sheriff-snowbound and stranded out of town-calls on Kate to assist a van of bird-watchers stuck along the road, she has no idea what she's signed up for.With the help of Deenie and Louise, Kate settles the stranded group in the local high school gym, hoping they can ride out the storm together. But as the blizzard howls and cell service dies, Kate and the eight quirky tourists find themselves utterly isolated. What began as a refuge quickly turns into a nightmare when, by dawn, one of the birders is found dead-murdered.Trapped by the blizzard, Kate has to single-handedly preserve the crime scene and discreetly begin her investigation, all while keeping the ruffled birders calm. But she soon realizes that each of the bird-watchers has something to hide...and more than one of them had a reason to want the victim gone. Secrets run deep, and as the snow piles higher, so do the lies. With the murderer still among them and no chance of escape, Kate must untangle the deadly truths beneath the snow to avoid becoming prey to a killer in this flock.