The first three Sam Lagarde mysteries, together in one set, featuring a hard-boiled detective with West Virginia’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

Cromwell’s Folly

Det. Sam Lagarde is on the brink of retirement, but first he must investigate the decapitation of a notorious ladies’ man in Charles Town . . .

No Good Deed Left Undone

Sam’s knowledge of horses may come in handy when a philanthropic philanderer is found dead, pinned to a stable with a pitchfork through his chest . . .

Lying, Cheating, and Occasionally . . . Murder

After a marriage ends in murder, Sam must dig through the unhappy couple’s dirty laundry to see who doesn’t come out clean . . .

Praise for the Detective Sam Lagarde Mysteries

“[Ginny Fite] has no trouble delving into the dark side of people and showing us that evil exists.” — Katherine Cobb on Cromwell’s Folly

“A brilliant mystery that mixes science and suspense in just the right doses to keep you turning pages (and meeting interesting characters) until the end.” — Sherri Moorer on Lying, Cheating, and Occasionally . . . Murder