Parks and DeathParks and Death

Parks and Death is a cozy mystery that unfolds against the bluffs of the Missouri River in the northeast corner of Nebraska. Tegan Reese, a resilient 27-year-old park ranger, is trying to leave the heartbreak of her past behind. Recently jilted at the altar by her ex-fiancé Ivan, Tegan finds solace working in the serene surroundings of Mallet State Park. But when she learns that Ivan has a new fiancée, the peaceful park becomes the setting for a mysterious death. During a hayrack ride one evening, Tegan stumbles upon Ivan's lifeless body near the park's property line. The local sheriff, fueled by Tegan's history with Ivan, deems her the prime suspect. Now Tegan must unravel the truth to clear her name before she becomes the next victim of a justice system that seems convinced of her guilt. Amidst the bustle of the Hunter's Moon Expo weekend, Tegan forms an uneasy alliance with Tracy, Ivan's current fiancée. They are determined to unearth the real murderer and find justice for Ivan. Can they set aside their differences and work together to expose the secrets hidden within the park's boundaries?