Short Synopsis
Kathleen Ernst presents Book 1 in her Chloe Ellefson Mystery series.

Full Synopsis
Trying to leave painful memories behind her, Chloe Ellefson is making a fresh start. She's the new collections curator at Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor ethnic museum showcasing 1870s settlement life. On her first day, Chloe meets with an elderly woman who begs her to find a priceless eighteenth-century Norwegian ale bowl that had been donated to the museum years ago. But before Chloe can find the heirloom and return it to her, the woman dies in a suspicious car crash.

Digging up the history and whereabouts of the rare artifact quickly turns dangerous. Chloe discovers that someone is desperately trying to cover up all traces of the bowl's existence—by any means necessary. Assisting Chloe is police officer Roelke McKenna, whose own haunting past compels him to protect her. To catch the covetous killer, Chloe must solve a decades-old puzzle . . . before she becomes a part of history herself.

"Elise is one of my favorites and she always does a great job with cozies." ---Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!

"This series debut rolls out nicely for readers who like a cozy with a dab of antique lore." ---Library Journal

"Information on how to conduct historical research, background on Norwegian culture, and details about running an outdoor museum frame the engaging story of a woman devastated by a failed romantic relationship whose sleuthing helps her heal." ---Booklist

"Clever plot twists and credible characters make this a far from humdrum cozy." ---Publishers Weekly