"FIVE STARS! This is my first book by this author, but it won’t be the last! I love the characters in this story and the author’s writing style. Now, I’m off to find book #1." ~M. Peterson Laurel Falls, N.C., Summer, 2015: " What do you do when the sheriff says an old friend killed someone … but he swears he didn’t do it? Believe him. I never thought I’d see Dusk Holt again. He was just a boy when I helped Della Kincaid find what happened to his mother all those years ago. And now here he stood at my front door—an ex-con with prison tats crawling up his neck. He promised he wanted to do good going forward. But next thing we knew, he’d gotten himself arrested for murder before his hair had time to grow out from that awful prison cut. Not to mention all the evidence that kept piling up against him. No question about it. The sheriff was after Dusk. Instead of the real killer. I’m not proud how often I wanted to give up our investigation. And why wouldn’t I? I got beat up, tires slashed, and almost drowned. Della and I tore all over the mountains of North Carolina and chased clues to the Pacific Northwest and back. I’ll say this for that killer—he was good at being evil. He wore us out and then some. But when a friend—even one from long ago—needs you, how can you turn your back? You can’t." ~ Abit Bradshaw You'll enjoy this suspenseful story because who doesn't long for justice? If you love Elly Griffiths, Sue Grafton , and William Kent Krueger , you're sure to enjoy the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series. Get it now —for the rich natural setting, colorful characters, and suspenseful investigations. After Dusk is the eighth novel in the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series by award-winning author Lynda McDaniel. It is a standalone novel. “Authentically Appalachian with a great story! Having lived in this section of Appalachia for many years I can attest to the authenticity of the writing. It’s is a heartwarming story of two people who will go to great lengths to prove their theories and keep innocent folks out of trouble. As with all the books in this Appalachian series, there are moments you will feel joy, moments of distress trying to help them look at the evidence and sadness when the story ends. But then you remember there is always the next one.” ~B. Hansen “ After Dusk is the latest book in this wonderful series. Lynda captures the beauty of the mountains, the music and the flavor of the characters who live in the mountains. You will find yourself riding along with Abit and Della as they solve mysteries. They are not detectives, but mysteries just keep coming their way.” ~J. Meetze “Amazing Read! Another amazing Appalachian Mountain Mystery with Abit Bradshaw and Della Kincaid solving crimes again with a little help from some new friends and with some friends they helped in the past. Of course they still have to deal with local law enforcement and we all know how that goes for them. Highly recommend this book!” ~J. L. McNeil "McDaniel captures the ups and downs of everyday life as her characters go about finding the truth. Friendship and loyalty always prevail and Abit and the others never give up, no matter how bleak a situation looks. (As an aside, I could stare at the book cover all day long. Wow.)" ~ Virginia McCullough, best-selling author of Amber Light and Greta's Grace "It's not long before the reader is immersed in the atmospheric location and of both the main and support characters. The chapters switch POV that deepen engagement with them as well as the area and the introduction to 'benevolent vigilantism,' an interesting concept until the plot turns to the much darker mind of the antagonist." ~ V. Williams "McDaniel captures the beauty of the mountains, the music and the flavor of the characters who live in the mountains." ~John Meetze "Having lived in this section of Appalachia for many years I can attest to the authenticity of the writing. 'After Dusk' is a heartwarming story of two people who will go to great lengths to prove their theories and keep innocent folks out of trouble." ~Brenda Hansen "Every book adds more to the backstory and intrigue of this Appalachian series and makes you laugh, cry and wonder at the author's ability to bring so much to life. When reading these novels you will feel the mountain air and relive what life must be like for these backwoods folks. Every book is so worth giving yourself a break from the crazy world we now live in and a chance to enjoy a better world." ~Lori J. I love writing page-turners--both fiction and nonfiction. And I love helping others to do the same, living into their dreams of writing books. I believe my success comes down to a respect for my readers and clients. I know I'm easily bored, so I work hard to engage and inspire my readers. After all, we're all busy these days, and I want to deliver value--whether that's a gripping mystery filled with memorable characters or books on writing that give you the tools t