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Murder Most Deserving

by Hank Edwards

An acoustic music festival comes to Lacetown, and with it, another dead body—this one found at Fleishman’s Funeral Home. Michael recuses himself from the autopsy, handing the job over to his arch-nemesis from a neighboring county.

Luckily Michael and local hairstylist Jazz are closer than ever. Between a trio of funerals, a blowout BBQ, and a couple of trips on Beulah, Jazz’s beloved scooter, Michael and Jazz do some sleuthing of their own. With the first gruesome murder still fresh in their memories, they can’t help but wonder if notorious murderer and famous author Russell Withingham might be targeting them from jail, where he’s awaiting trial.

The festival, however, brings in a veritable lineup of potential killers, including a familiar—and most unwelcome—figure from their past. As the murderer circles ever closer to Jazz and Michael, Sheriff Musgrave is quick to remind them that everyone’s a suspect until Sheriff Musgrave says they’re not!

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About the Author

Hank Edwards (he/him) has been crafting compelling gay fiction for over twenty years, with more than forty-five novels and dozens of short stories to his name. His work spans multiple genres—from the spooky humor of Critter Catchers to the historical horror romance of Venom Valley and suspenseful Up to Trouble series. As R.G. Thomas, he writes YA urban fantasy that expands his reach to teen readers. Known for blending supernatural elements with authentic relationships, Hank creates stories where extraordinary circumstances frame genuine connections. This Michigan native continues to draw from his Midwestern roots while building worlds where queer characters find love and adventure.