Counterfeits: Murder, Lies, and a Reporter, (Paperback)

<p><strong><em>DATELINE 1918, CAROLINA: </em></strong> A<strong> college reporter scrambles to untangle a web of murder and lies - before she's the killer's next headline</strong></p><p></p><p>Set in a small Southern town during the final four months of World War I, this historical mystery follows Annie, a college journalism student who refuses to let a scarlet fever heart dash her dreams of chasing headlines. But as she learns in wartime, men get the rifles and glory while women roll bandages and knit socks.</p><p></p><p>Annie seizes her opportunity when a beloved grocer goes missing and a passenger turns up dead aboard the local train. Joining forces with classmates, steely-eyed Louise and steadfast Will, they piece together clues that lead to a dangerous undercover operation. Annie suspects a hidden network of enemy agents threatens to undermine the war effort.</p><p></p><p>Dodging a deadly new influenza, the classmates race time to identify the conspirators, before they claim another victim.</p><p></p><p><strong>As the truth closes in, Annie must choose what she's willing to risk by exposing the operation.</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>For fans of novels featuring determined and resourceful young women drawn into mysteries as they uncover small-town secrets and deception</li><li>For those who enjoy novels blending rich historical detail and intrigue</li><li>For anyone who enjoys stories set during times of social upheaval and profound change</li></ul>

• Counterfeits: Murder, Lies, and a Reporter, (Paperback)
• Author: Ruth Jordan
• ISBN: 9798995647706
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-18
• Page Count: 332