{"product_id":"poison-in-pickensburg-ron-peer-9798279122325","title":"Poison in Pickensburg","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The mayor is dead, the suspects are weird, and the detective's ex-wife keeps showing up at crime scenes. Just another day in Pickensburg.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Carl Hiaasen in the Desert\" - An Amazon Reader \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDale Hampton, the charismatic mayor of Pickensburg, Arizona, and real estate mogul with his eye on bigger political prizes, opens a letter in his office and collapses dead moments later. The mysterious white powder that killed him leaves behind more questions than answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter Brian Dawson: a 45-year-old ex-detective who inherited a quirky roadside motel and a second chance at life after a near-fatal shooting. Brian traded his badge for bestsellers and his crime scenes for a reading chair. The last thing he wants is to be dragged back into the world of murder investigations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when Sheriff Watkins begs for help and Brian's young desk clerk is arrested for the crime, he can't turn away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe list of suspects grows by the hour: \u003cbr\u003e- The scorned wife who knew about every affair\u003cbr\u003e- The latest mistress with secrets of her own\u003cbr\u003e- The powerful florist with a suspicious $50,000 check\u003cbr\u003e- The Norse bodybuilder with a temper as legendary as her battle-axe\u003cbr\u003e- The emotional psychic whose predictions prove disturbingly accurate \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo complicate matters, Brian's estranged wife and sharp-tongued defense attorney, arrives in Pickensburg just as the investigation heats up. Their chemistry is undeniable, their history complicated, and their future uncertain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a second victim is poisoned, Brian realizes the killer is still hunting. In a town where everyone knows everyone's business, the deadliest secrets are the ones hidden in plain sight. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOISON IN PICKENSBURG is a page-turning mystery perfect for fans of cozy mysteries featuring quirky characters, desert noir atmosphere, and a detective who proves you can never truly leave the job behind.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ron Peer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798279122325\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"Ron Peer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447246401791,"sku":"9798279122325","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_22242560-e9f9-4215-999e-35690a77ac17.jpg?v=1777229825","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/poison-in-pickensburg-ron-peer-9798279122325","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}