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The Devil's Backbone
(2026)(The second book in the Colinas County Mystery series)
A novel by Dorothy Love
A winter storm. A lost child. A missing father. What happened that night on The Devil's Backbone?
As Thanksgiving of 1957 approaches, a freak ice storm blows into Colinas, paralyzing the town. When newspaper owner Ruth Harnett discovers a little boy lying half frozen outside the hardware store, the search for his family widens into a murder investigation that takes Sheriff Hutch Joyner to the Louisiana bayou country, to a confrontation with a crooked sheriff, and the story of a missing woman that may or may not be connected to his case.
When someone runs Ruth's car off the road, Hutch's investigation turns personal. As his inquiry continues and clues mount, his search for justice points to a suspect no one saw coming.
Known for her novels that blend history, mystery and romance, veteran author Dorothy Love delivers another immersive and heart-felt story (after A QUIET LITTLE TOWN) set in the picturesque Hill Country during America's golden age.
What readers are saying about the Colinas County Mysteries:
"A beautifully told tale. Readers of small town mysteries will be delighted." Kay Bratt, International Bestselling Author
"One of those rare historical mysteries that feels both richly immersive and quietly powerful. Dorothy Love's writing is evocative and meticulously researched...A standout historical whodunit I will be thinking about for a long time." Leanne on Goodreads
"Immersive, beautifully descriptive writing...if you enjoy character-driven mysteries, this is for you." Sarah Murphy Goodreads
"A dog named Friday stole my heart." Amazon reader
Genre: Historical Mystery
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