About Spie, Lies & a Deadly Slice by Oscar Tate
A cozy small-town murder drops right into Clara Cook’s lap at the county fair—one minute it’s booths, ribbons, and baked-good bragging rights, the next it’s a body at Booth 28 and arsenic hanging in the air. And because Andersonville loves a neat story almost as much as it loves pie, Clara becomes the headline suspect fast… with an ankle monitor to prove it.
Now it’s “prove you didn’t do it” meets “catch the real killer” under a hard ticking clock. Clara digs through fair politics, missing rosettes/blue-ribbon drama, and a ledger that doesn’t just track winners—it tracks secrets. With Trixie the Scottish terrier acting as her pint-sized lie detector, allies who know the town’s soft spots, and Sheriff Tom Morrison stuck between duty and trust, Clara has to sift the red herrings, follow the money, and expose the person hiding in plain sight—before the fair closes and the town decides the case is already baked.
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About the Author
Darrell McGahhey writes with a heart full of warmth and a pen sharpened by adventure.
A lifelong storyteller and former commercial artist, Darrell spent over forty years living in the vibrant borderlands between Texas and Mexico. Immersed in both cultures, he developed a deep appreciation for family, community, and the quiet mysteries of everyday life.
After a life-changing accident altered the course of his creative journey, Daarrell directed his talents toward a new adventure—writing twist-filled, heartwarming mysteries that blend charm, suspense, and small-town spirit.
His beloved Clara & Trixie Cozy Mystery Series features a lively cook, amateur sleuth, and her clever Scottish terrier as they chase clues, uncover hidden truths, and bring smiles along the way.
When he’s not working on the next mystery, Darrell is busy baking artisan bread for his family, reminiscing about desert adventures with his loyal Labrador companions, and coming up with new puzzles to keep readers turning pages late into the night.
May you always find a quiet place to hide—
a cup of JO’ in one hand,
A cozy mystery, in the other hand, and a good friend by your side.
If Clara & Trixie make you happy, please leave a review. It only takes a minute, and it means the world to me.
Darrell McGahhey