The Evolution of The Richard Carter Series; #2 Cold Tears

COLD TEARS takes the Carters to the small town of James Mill in the Missouri Ozarks, where Jill has secured a graduate assistant position at Missouri State. Richard’s PTSD after adding the death of Mic Boyd has intensified his guilt and depression over what happened while he was a Marine in Somalia.












Their marriage is in trouble until a tragic disappearance throws Richard a lifeline by giving him an opportunity to be an amateur sleuth. Jill fears that finding the truth might be the blow that destroys him. All the while she struggles to support him and save their marriage.

In this story Richard demonstrates his investigative “genius.” He is persistent to the point of being obsessive-compulsive. Jill shows her strength and determination. Competing for her husband’s attention is another strong and determined woman. I confess that I am partial to strong female characters.

Set in my native Ozarks, this novel was great fun to write. I hope you will enjoy getting to know the Carters while trying to discover the truth Richard is seeking.