Deadly Ambitions

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Things are looking up in Mapleton. Police Chief Gordon Hepler is relieved that the mayoral election is over—after three recounts. But in Mapleton, peace doesn't last long. The bitter mayoral loser won't let go of the election, a new council member threatens to slash police funding, and Police Chief Gordon Hepler finds himself caught in the middle. Meanwhile, during Angie's delayed diner remodel, she uncovers an old journal that hints at secrets from the past. Soon, she's digging into Colorado's history. Has her search for answers put her in danger? Gordon is faced with protecting his town—and Angie—while untangling threats that span both history and the present. Blending Colorado history with modern-day police work, Deadly Ambitions will keep readers turning pages to watch Gordon and Angie investigate crimes, both past and present.