Books like Death's half acre by Margaret Maron
When unchecked urban development threatens North Carolina’s rural landscape, local farmers resist the transformation of their farms into poorly built mansions. Corrupt county commissioners collude with developers, exploiting political power for profit. The arrival of a murder draws Judge Deborah Knott and Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Bryant into the heart of the dispute, compelling them to confront the dark realities behind the development boom and the hidden motives of the county’s elite.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Margaret Maron
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