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Jolene Stratton Philo Unveils Thrilling New Cozy Mystery: See Jane Dig!

Little Missouri, South Dakota Sets the Stage for Suspense in the Fourth Installment of the Engaging West River Mysteries Series

Little Missouri, SD – Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Little Missouri with See Jane Dig!, the highly anticipated fourth book in Jolene Stratton Philo’s cozy mystery series, the West River Mysteries. Philo, an emerging talent in the genre, continues to enchant readers with her unique blend of small-town, western charm and riveting suspense.

Little Missouri, population 92, is located in Tipperary County, which occupies the northwest corner of the state. In the spring of 1978, rookie schoolteacher Jane Newell and her country school students set off on a field trip to a local dinosaur dig. But their day of fossil hunting turns grim when Jane discovers her former high school friend, Beanie Lavender, barely clinging to life in the lab tent. Beanie is rushed to the hospital, and her dire condition sparks an investigation led by Sheriff Rick Sternquist and Jane.

When a sudden spring snowstorm forces the dig team to find refuge at the school where Jane teaches and lives, she finds herself sharing her apartment with potential suspects. Velma Albright, the school’s curmudgeonly janitor, steps in as Jane’s makeshift bodyguard. After the snow melts and the dig team returns to their camp, Jane and the sheriff dig into the mystery, racing against time to uncover Beanie’s attacker before both she and Jane come face to face with a desperate killer.

"See Jane Dig!" combines Philo’s signature warmth and wit with a suspenseful plot that will keep readers guessing. The novel, filled with vibrant characters and a richly detailed small-town setting, is an engaging addition to the West River Mysteries series.

Jolene Stratton Philo draws from her extensive background as a country schoolteacher in northwestern South Dakota and her experiences in cowboy country to craft her stories. Before becoming an author, Philo dedicated 25 years to teaching, seven of which were spent in South Dakota. Her novels reflect her deep connection to rural life and her appreciation for the ranching community where she lived.

See Jane Dig! will be available in bookstores and online retailers on October 1, 2024. Don’t miss the chance to delve into the heart of Little Missouri and unravel another intriguing mystery.

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Lisa Pelissier
Marketing Editor
Midwestern Books