Bawdy Boutique Mysteries

Susan Griffin awakes from surgery with one thought-how to stop a murder before it happens. Only the intended victim refuses to believe that she has foreseen his death. Worse yet, she hasn't a clue as to the murderer, and the day of reckoning is but two weeks away. As owner of the Bawdy Boutique, Susan's forte is fashion and frills, not murder and mayhem, so she calls on the two people she trusts the most--Wesley Grissom, a detective with whom she hopes to rekindle a past relationship, and her assistant manager, A. K. Williams, a forty year old cougar who's game for anything. But when Susan uncovers a conspiracy, she finds herself in over her head and dead wrong as to the killer. If you like your mystery with a dash of humor and a can-do heroine, this one's for you.

Susan's vision comes true when Palmetto's flotilla recovers the remains of a missing resident. A witness and the victim's prior employment point to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where the Annual Pirates' Festival is in full swing. When a swank Biloxi casino contacts the Purple Pickle to supply costumes, Susan and A. K. jump at the chance. But even the best costumes can't hide the real evil, and before the weekend is over, no one is safe. A. K. wants only a weekend of fun. Susan, on the other hand, can't wait to question employees and maybe discover a motive for the murder. Spurred on by her visions, she ignores warning signs and soon finds herself in the clutches of a killer. When the local authorities attempt to execute an arrest warrant, the investigation turns upside down, and suspects become victims.

For months, Susan Griffin's psychic abilities have eluded her, making it impossible to help Detective Wesley Grissom with his cold case. While Wesley misses Susan's insight, he's content knowing she is safe. Once Susan gets involved, she has a way of becoming a target, and that's exactly what happens when a heinous murder is discovered in the woods south of Palmetto. By accident, Susan uncovers an ancient arrowhead at the crime site. The artefact triggers her psychic powers. She's glad to have her visions restored, but what she seems only makes matters worse. Susan and Wesley struggle to make sense of everything and wonder - What other dark secrets might these woods hold?