The Ladies of Mischief: Rose Blackman Lake Book 1

The Rose of Blackman LakeBook One of the Ladies of Mischief SeriesSome secrets don't stay buried. They simply wait.When a young woman is found murdered along the quiet shores of Blackman Lake, lifelong friends Kay Morell, Rae Bruno, and June Schmitt never expect to become amateur investigators. But as they help a grieving family search for answers, the trail leads far beyond a modern crime and into one of the Ozarks' oldest mysteries.Nearly fifty years earlier, a beloved teenage horse girl named Rose vanished after promising she had wonderful news to share with her community. Her disappearance-and the unanswered questions that followed-left scars that never fully healed.Guided by the journals of a respected sheriff, forgotten photographs, abandoned quarries, fading memories, and the stories of those who have carried impossible burdens for decades, the Ladies of Mischief discover that some mysteries aren't hidden by evil...They're hidden by love, loyalty, and fear.Rich with authentic Ozarks history, horses, ranch life, small-town humor, and unforgettable friendships, The Rose of Blackman Lake is more than a mystery. It's a story about community, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to finally tell the truth.Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries, rural suspense, and Southern storytelling with heart, The Rose of Blackman Lake is the first novel in the Ladies of Mischief series, where every mystery begins with a story worth remembering.