Joyce Caudel

A Hat to Die For Joyce Caudel

Chancy Goodnight, bestselling author of cozy women's mysteries, receives threats from someone who reads himself into her books. He claims she has inside information into his life. After she receives threatening phone calls and the delivery of red roses with a dead rat, Chancy seeks help from local law enforcement. When a dead man interrupts her gala costume party and her granddaughter is kidnapped Chancy wonders if God has abandoned her. Benny Keller and his dog, Duke, watch as his friend is being followed by a strange man. He reports his concerns but nobody pays any attention. When the girl is reported missing and an Amber Alert is issued Benny decides to take matters into his hands. The girl is rescued and Benny is the town's hero. When the dead man's identity is finally determined, his ex-wife one of the Hatties is the prime suspect. Chief of Police Coby Walker, in pain from an old gunshot wound, finds there are many suspects for the murder including the person that shot him in the leg two years ago. Chancy Goodnight and her friends are all about having fun. When one of the Red Hat ladies gets married, Chancy does what Red Hat ladies have always done. She puts on her red hat and royal purple outfit and joins in the fun to wish the happy couple a long and happy life together. A Hat to Die For is a story about enjoying the golden years, treasuring family and friends, love, forgiveness and renewed trust in God.