SUMMARY

Jolene Asdale is one sale away from becoming a successful Finger Lakes businesswoman. But her dream gets derailed when a dead body rolls out of the shiny Ferrari in her exotic car showroom, instantly taking her from entrepreneur to murder suspect.

Arriving on the scene to investigate is Deputy Ray Parker, Jolene's almost-ex-husband, whose suspicions are raised when he learns of Jolene's public (and allegedly violent) argument with the victim. When Ray discovers wads of cash in her home—along with signs that Jolene is colluding with her unpredictable, fugitive sister—he is all but convinced of Jolene's guilt. But could a spite-driven local be trying to frame her? Or is an out-of-towner trying to taint the popular tourist town?

Facing bankruptcy, a murder conviction, and divorce from the man she still loves, Jolene will do whatever it takes to solve the crime and save herself from a loveless life behind bars . . . even if it means careening into the path of a killer.

From the thrill of exotic sports cars to the ups and downs of family life, For Better, For Murder kicks off a unique new mystery series.

For Better, For Murder is a finalist for the 2009 Agatha Award in the category of Best First Novel.

 

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• For Better, For Murder

REVIEWS

“Bork juggles multiple puzzles deftly in her witty debut.”
—Kirkus Reviews

"Lovely book."
—CrimeSpree

“In this promising series debut, Bork has created an interesting cast of complex characters that readers will enjoy getting to know.”
—Booklist

"The series has promise and the book ends with a happy twist."
—Bookpage

"Entertaining with subtle humor, self-deprecating and complex heroine, and engaging story."
—Mystery News & Cozy Library

"For Better, For Murder is a charming cozy set in the Finger Lakes region of New York and the Christmas season adds extra warmth to the setting.  A fun, fast-paced mystery with both a great setting and a great cast of characters and plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged and coming back for more."
—The Mystery Reader