A Lesson in Murder

Joe Johnstone is grouchy and aloof. He's also a former Olympic archer and current teacher willing to do just about anything to help his students. So who would murder him? The list of suspects is long and first year teacher, Jed Fredericks and his sidekick Ellie Steiner are determined to figure it out. Channeling his past life as an investigative reporter, Jed has the drive and curiosity, while Ellie, who is twice his age, is the great friend, who knows everyone and everything can help him navigate the sometimes closed world of small town school teachers. All the suspects have a motive. Can Jed and Ellie figure out who killed Joe? Only time will tell. First Volume of the the Jed Fredericks Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). Themes include: Cozy mystery, archery, rural school, cheesemaking capital, faculty, investigative reporter, sidekick, amateur sleuths, humor, Ohio, Amish, bow and arrow