Saralyn Richard

A MILLION STORIES BEYOND THE FLAGPOLE When someone sets fire to Lincoln High and kills the new principal, chaos threatens to overtake the urban school. Assistant Principal Sally Pearce, hired to help the deceased principal revamp the culture, vows to carry on the mission. In so doing, she locks horns with fellow staff members and faces gang threats, racial tensions, grievances, sexual harassment complaints, and murder. Sally never dreamed she'd be faced with solving a mystery and returning the school to order. The odds are against her-a woman in a man's job, a minority in a tough position. Her strong commitment and heart for students bolster her as she meets challenge after challenge. When more troubles occur on campus, Sally realizes she's trapped in a cycle of violence that must be stopped--NOW.

A MATTER OF BIRTH AND DEATHThe serene Brandywine Valley wakes up to a chilling double shock: a baby abandoned on the porch of a caretaker's cottage, and a young woman found dead on the estate of a billionaire scotch whiskey magnate. Detective Parrott's instincts tell him the two incidents are connected, but the evidence points him in directions that are both baffling and personal. Parrott searches for answers in high and low places, including his own department. As he races to find the truth about the baby's origin, he untangles murder clues that implicate people with secrets that even their positions of power and trust can't protect. Once again, Parrott may have to risk his reputation-and even his life-to uncover the real story.A compulsive and compelling police procedural with relatable characters who remain in your heart. If you like detectives from Louisa Scarr, Clare Mackintosh, and Michael Connelly, you'll love Detective Oliver Parrott.

METH, MURDER, AND EXPLOSIONS OF THE HEARTIn the heart of tranquil Brandywine Valley, Detective Parrott confronts a meth lab explosion, a dismembered corpse, and an intricate trail of secrets that shake up many lives -- including his own. When celebrity hostess Claire Whitman's renovated barn explodes into flames, Parrott delves into the backgrounds and relationships of all who are affected. Tension from Parrott's personal life crosses over into the case, and soon secrets, deceptions, and crimes create an even bigger explosion. Third in the Detective Parrott Mystery Series, Crystal Blue Murder explores the complexities of life in a privileged world where many of America's wealthiest people have their own struggles to bear.

METH, MURDER, AND EXPLOSIONS OF THE HEARTIn the heart of tranquil Brandywine Valley, Detective Parrott confronts a meth lab explosion, a dismembered corpse, and an intricate trail of secrets that shake up many lives -- including his own. When celebrity hostess Claire Whitman's renovated barn explodes into flames, Parrott delves into the backgrounds and relationships of all who are affected. Tension from Parrott's personal life crosses over into the case, and soon secrets, deceptions, and crimes create an even bigger explosion. Third in the Detective Parrott Mystery Series, Crystal Blue Murder explores the complexities of life in a privileged world where many of America's wealthiest people have their own struggles to bear.