Dead Heat (Elsie Hargrove Mysteries Book 7)
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A classic race turns deadly when small-town rivalries accelerate into murder.
The Cascade Bay Classic has pitted three coastal towns against each other in a fierce vintage car competition for over a century. When the mayor hires private investigator Elsie Hargrove to look into rumors of cheating, it seems like small-town politics and bruised egos. Then a driver dies in a fiery crash — and Elsie discovers the racing world hides darker secrets than rigged competitions.
To investigate, Elsie goes undercover in a rival community — with Jack Goodman posing as her husband. Between gambling debts, a missing driver no one wants to talk about, and business dealings that connect all three towns, the case is more dangerous than anything on the track. The only way to expose the killer will be for Elsie to get behind the wheel for the final race.
In a world where vintage cars mask modern crimes, she’ll need to outrun a killer at 120 miles per hour.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with international flair and a dash of feistiness, “Dead Heat” delivers Claire Blackwood’s signature blend of small-town charm, daring escapades, and the complex chemistry between Elsie and Jack that readers have come to love.