Dwayne Morrow Mysteries

An invitation to his high school reunion prompts Dwayne Morrow to return to his small-town roots to reconnect with friends he hasn’t seen in fifteen years. Before the festivities can even begin, his best friend is found murdered in his car, and the local police show little interest in pursuing the case.

Surviving the events of his high-school reunion has forever changed Dwayne Morrow. Intrigued with the idea of private investigation, he has barely begun to examine the possibilities when a workplace acquaintance offers a prime opportunity for practical experience—her husband is cheating, and she wants proof.

Reeling from a tragic personal loss, Dwayne Morrow is drawn to a remote portion of West Virginia, looking for answers. What he finds is a community frozen in time. Welcome to Briarstaff, West Virginia, population 1,967. Founded in the early 1800s by workers of a now-defunct mining operation, the town remains home to generations of natives who continue to farm and conduct business in timeworn buildings bordering a charming town square. The grassy central plaza hosts many local events—the annual Apple Festival is currently underway.