Dead Men Don't Ski: A Carolina Teal Cozy Mystery 1

Murder is brewing in Pine Haven… and someone’s about to take a deadly downhill run.Former photojournalist Carolina Teal thought co-running the Blueberry Hill Inn with her sister Angela would be a smooth glide into small-town life. But when the champion skier is found ski-boots-up during the Winter Frost Festival, Carolina’s instincts tell her this wasn’t just a wipeout—it was cold-blooded murder.With her loyal pup Kahlua, her sister Angela, and her subtle-as-a-snowplow sidekick Goldie, Carolina starts digging through the powder for clues. Alongside the handsome park ranger Jack, she finds a trail of evidence as twisty as a slalom course.Who could the culprit be? Cory, the rival skier who accused Brent of sabotaging his equipment? Or Kara, whose brother was snubbed by the champion?With tampered trail maps, bindings set up for failure, and secrets buried deep in the drifts, Carolina must piece it all together before the real culprit skis off into the sunset.🎉 Why Readers Love CC Trace:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charming Small-Town Settings – From inn porches to speakeasy tunnels, each book offers a cozy sense of place that feels comfortably familiar and just a touch mysterious.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Witty, Relatable Sleuths – Carolina Teal is a sleuth with heart, equipped with a camera, a witty sidekick dog named Kahlua, and a knack for finding red herrings where you least expect them.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Warm, Clean Mysteries – Delightfully twisty plots with no graphic gore, plenty of humor, and characters you might want to bring home for dinner.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seasonal Reads That Feel Like a Hug – Whether it's fall festivals, winter inn mysteries, or jazzy speakeasy capers, CC’s seasonal cozies are the perfect escape with a cozy blanket.