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Homemaker

Prairie Nightingale, Book 1

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Homemaker

By: Ruthie Knox, Annie Mare
Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
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When a former friend and devoted mother vanishes, a confident homemaker turned amateur sleuth follows an unexpected trail of scandals and secrets to find her.

Prairie Nightingale is both the midlife mother of two teenage girls and a canny entrepreneur who has turned homemaking into a salaried profession. She’s also fascinated with the gritty details of other people’s lives. So when seemingly perfect Lisa Radcliffe, a member of her former mom-friends circle, suddenly disappears, it’s in Prairie’s nature to find out why.

Given her innate talent for vital pattern recognition, Prairie is out to catch a few clues by taking a long, hard look at everyone in Lisa’s life—and uncovering their secrets. Including Lisa’s. Prairie’s dogged curiosity is especially irritating to FBI agent Foster Rosemare, the first interesting man Prairie has met since her divorce. His square jaw and sharp suits don’t hurt.

But even as the investigation begins to wreak havoc on Prairie’s carefully tended homelife, she’s resolved to use her multivalent homemaking skills to solve the mystery of a missing mom—and along the way discover the thrill of her new sleuthing ambitions.

©2025 Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Amateur Sleuths Domestic Thrillers Mystery Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths

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Critic reviews

"Mia Hutchinson-Shaw's narration of the first book in this cozy mystery series is delightful. She brings a warm, engaging tone to the story of Prairie Nightingale, a divorced homemaker with two daughters.... Hutchinson-Shaw's performance captures Prairie's genuinely good intentions and heartfelt nature even as she uncovers her Wisconsin neighbors' dark secrets. Her narration feels like a comfy blanket, a perfect blend of mystery, humor, and tenderness. This audiobook is ideal for those who enjoy Hallmark mystery movies, offering a charming mix of lighthearted drama and a satisfying mystery."AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Behind all [the] motives for murder is a clear-eyed look at the enduring inequality between men and women.”Kirkus Reviews

“In this witty series launch from Knox and Mare, divorced mom Prairie Nightingale…is a lovably eccentric protagonist, and her first adventure goes down easy. Cozy fans will be satisfied.”Publishers Weekly

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