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The third book in the Nell Letterly mystery series.
Boulder rages "on fire" over legalized marijuana. Suddenly, Boulder really rages on fire. The house next door burns down. The rubble includes the body of a famous landscape artist.
Killed because of his marijuana landscape? Killed by Nell's best new friend to collect fire insurance? Killed by the voracious condo developer who covets a more profitable business?
Only Nell can figure this out aided by her crotchety dad, her rebellious teen daughter, and her soon-to-be ex sister-in-law. Then her fugitive husband shows up with a blond on each arm.
Find the killer before the killer finds her.
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