Jake Powell came to Rattlesnake Bend to disappear.

The small Texas town was the perfect place to outrun his past where there were no questions, and no reminders of the life he left behind in Massachusetts. He fished in Serpent Lake, drank beer at the Cock ’N’ Bull, and tried to forget April Hunter—the woman he had suddenly abandoned years ago.

Then April arrives in town wearing a yellow rain slicker.

Six hours later, she’s dead.

With the sheriff convinced he’s guilty, Jake is forced to find the murderer himself—to prove his innocence, obtain justice for April, and prevent another murder. But every clue raises another question, and every answer leads to a dead end. As Jake closes in on the truth, he discovers that solving April's murder may expose secrets that could destroy his life.

Murder is Personal is a contemporary noir mystery-thriller featuring memorable characters in a noir, small-town atmosphere. It's a story of greed, ambition, and redemption that's voicy and laced with sardonic humor.

People who enjoy reading books by Ross MacDonald, Janet Evanovitch, and Gregory McDonald will find a lot to like in Murder is Personal.