Circle of Influence, Paperback

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THE RIGHT BLEND OF ACTION, EMOTION, AND EDGE... ""Dashofy takes small town politics and long simmering feuds, adds colorful characters, and brings it to a boil in a welcome new series."" - Hallie Ephron, Author of There Was an Old Woman Zoe Chambers, paramedic and deputy coroner in rural Pennsylvania's tight-knit Vance Township, has been privy to a number of local secrets over the years, some of them her own. But secrets become explosive when a dead body is found in the Township Board President's abandoned car. As a January blizzard rages, Zoe and Police Chief Pete Adams launch a desperate search for the killer, even if it means uncovering secrets that could not only destroy Zoe and Pete, but also those closest to them. Praise for CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: ""The texture of small town Pennsylvania comes alive in Annette Dashofy's debut mystery. Discerning mystery readers will appreciate Dashofy's expert details and gripping storytelling. Zoe Chambers is an authentic character who will entertain us for a long time."" - Nancy Martin, Author of the Blackbird Sister Mysteries ""The author has struck gold by delivering a wonderful story... Betrayal, teenage angst, dysfunctional relationship and deep dark secrets will keep you turning the pages in this very enjoyable debut novel."" - Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings ""New York has Mc Bain, Boston has Parker, now Vance Township, PA (""pop. 5000. Please Drive Carefully."") has Annette Dashofy, and her rural world is just as vivid and compelling as their city noir."" - John Lawton, Producer/Director and Author of the Inspector Troy Series ""I've been awestruck by Annette Dashofy's storytelling for years. Look out world, you're going to love Zoe Chambers and Pete Adams, and Circle of Influence is just the beginning."" - Donnell Ann Bell, Bestselling Author of The Past Came Hunting and Deadly Recall ""Dashofy does everything exactly right in this well-crafted not-quite-cozy: compelling plot, original setting and wonderfully rich characters. Her r