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Episode Synopsis
Gena Showalter shares a special message at the end of the episode. Jane digs deeper into a suspicious death in her beloved hometown, but quickly finds herself knee-deep in bake sales, building permits and one bakery's suspiciously sweet success. Whispers of shady grants and city funds lead straight to a sugar-dusted paper trail. When a cozy renovation committee starts to look more like a recipe for corruption, Jane turns up the heat. This episode features The Great and Terrible by Gena Showalter. When twenty-year-old college dropout Moriah Shaker runs into an empty chapel to escape an unexpected storm, she's catapulted into another world Wizard of Oz style. Unfortunately, she winds up in the treacherous realm of Hakeldama, a fantastical but brutal land where justice is twisted and innocents pay for crimes committed by the elites—and she's now marked for death. On the run and determined to get home, Moriah heads for the City of Lux, where a rumored portal between worlds exists. At her side are the most unlikely of companions. A scrapy hustler, a cranky ex-mayor, and a growing beast-dog. But the one who fascinates her most is Jasher, a heartless executioner who hides a terrible secret. Together, they'll battle bounty hunters, lethal poppies, and winged monsters. Though Moriah doesn't yet know it, there's nothing more dangerous than their forbidden attraction. Grab your copy today: books2read.com/u/bMqw5B If you're intrigued by this mystery, don't miss the original book series that inspired this podcast! The Jane Ladling Mystery Series, a cozy blend of small-town secrets and unforgettable characters. Dive into the books, available in print, ebook or audio for even more twists, turns, and heartwarming moments: Amazon Books2Read The authors behind these stories are Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe. You can explore their work and learn more about them at GenaShowalter.com and JillMonroe.com Original Jane Ladling cover artwork created by Leni Kauffman. Theme music: Strange Sightings by Leon Ayers through AudioHero.com Music for The Great and Terrible: Flare by C. K. Martin through AudioHero.com Music for Travel to Hakeldama: Voyager by Curt S D Macdonald (BMI) through AudioHero.com Other sound effects through AudioHero.com, Apple and Adobe To listen to The Great and Terrible Soundscape go here. *As an Amazon Associate earnings come from qualifying purchases with no cost to you. Thank you.
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