Murder in Winnebago County follows an unlikely killer plaguing a rural Minnesota county. The clever murderer leaves a growing chain of apparent suicides among prominent people in the criminal justice system. As her intuition helps her draw the case together, Sergeant Corinne "Corky" Aleckson enlists assistance from her mentor and friend, Detective Elton "Smoke" Dawes. What Corky doesn't know is the killer is keeping a close watch on her. Will she be the next target?

Murder in Winnebago County: A Winnebago County Mystery

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Husom, Christine

Mystery

Wright Press, The

When a family’s Golden Retriever brings home a woman’s dismembered leg, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department launches an investigation unlike any other. Who is the young woman and where is the rest of her body? Sergeant Corrine Aleckson and Detective Elton Dawes soon discover they are up against an unidentified psychopath targeting women with specific physical features. Can they find him in time to prevent another brutal murder? Buried in Wolf Lake continues the Minnesota-bases series.

Buried in Wolf Lake: A Winnebago County Mystery

The fourth book in the Winnebago County Mystery series begins with a man’s naked body is found staked out in a farmer’s soybean field. Sergeant Corinne Aleckson and Detective Elton Dawes are called to the scene. The cause of death is not apparent, and the significance of why he was placed there is a mystery. As Aleckson, Dawes, and the rest of their Winnebago Sheriff’s Department team gather evidence, and look for suspects and motive, they hit one dead end after another. Then an old nemesis escapes from jail and plays in the shocking end.

The Noding Field Mystery: A Winnebago County Mystery

When a woman’s emaciated body is found in a hunter’s woods, Sergeant Corinne “Corky” Aleckson is coaxed back into the field to assist Detective Smoke Dawes on the case. It seems the only hope for identifying the woman lies in a photo that was buried with bags of money under her body. Aleckson and Dawes plunge into the investigation that takes them into the world of human smugglers and traffickers, unexpectedly close to home. All the while, they are working to uncover the identity of someone who is leaving Corky anonymous messages and pulling pranks at her house. A Death in Lionel’s Woods is an unpredictable roller coaster ride to the electrifying end.

A Death in Lionel's Woods: A Winnebago County Mystery

The discovery of an old Dodge Charger on the bottom of a Winnebago County lake turns into a homicide investigation when human remains are found in the car. To make matters worse, Sheriff Twardy disappears that same day, leaving everyone to wonder where he went. Sergeant Corinne Aleckson and Detective Elton Dawes probe into both mysteries, searching for answers. Little do they know they’re being closely watched by the keeper of the Secret in Whitetail Lake.

Secret in Whitetail Lake: A Winnebago County Mystery

Bodies marked with religious symbols are recovered from Coyote Bog sending Sergeant Corinne Aleckson and Detective Dawes on a quest. Who buried them in the bog. They pore through missing persons' files, consult an FBI profiler, and are soon in pursuit of an angel of death.Their investigation takes them into uncharted and dangerous territory, but they stop at nothing to end the death angel's reign.

Remains In Coyote Bog: A Winnebago County Mystery

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Review "Welcome to Winnebago County, where family loyalty runs deep. Sergeant Corky Aleckson and Detective 'Smoke' Dawes risk their lives to catch a serial arsonist in this page-turning sheriff's department procedural, uncovering a carefully buried secret that will rock one family to its core. Fans of the series will enjoy the overlapping twists and turns as the action steadily builds to a shocking climax in Firesetter in Blackwood Township." ~Patti Phillips, Nightstand Book Reviews"An authentic, small town vibe with great plot twists and excellent intrigue! A fine addition to Christine Husom's successful Winnebago series that will give mystery fans an exciting ride." ~Lisa Towles, author of Choke, Blackwater Tango, and other books."Christine Husom's Firesetter in Blackwood Township hooks the reader from the start. With great hanging questions that keep pages turning, compelling characters including Sergeant Corky and a wonderful Irish Setter named Queenie along with the gorgeous Minnesota setting, Husom's book only leaves one question—when will the next book come out?" ~Kathleen Donnelly, Lisa Jackson scholarship recipient, Top 20 Claymore Finalist"Thoroughly engrossing journey down the rabbit hole with Corky, Smoke, and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. Revenge is a dish best served . . . flambéed!" ~Timya Owen, Author and Editor Dark Side of the Loon and Minnesota Not So Nice."With dogged determination Sgt. Corky Aleckson, a tough female cop, ignores the dangers to her own life and searches for clues that will eventually lead her to the person responsible for barn burnings in her community in this latest Winnebago County Mystery series. A great story. Couldn't put it down. Loved the interaction of Ms. Husom's characters." ~Marlene Chabot, author, Death of the Naked Lady and Death at the Bar X Ranch. Product Description Barns are burning in Blackwood Township and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office realizes they have a firesetter to flush out. The investigation ramps up when a body is found in one of the barns. Meanwhile, deputies are getting disturbing deliveries. Why are they being targeted? It leaves Sergeant Corinne Aleckson and Detective Smoke Dawes to wonder, what is the firesetter's message and motive?

Firesetter In Blackwood Township: A Winnebago County Mystery

Review\n"Husom goes dark in this well-written, masterfully-plotted and page-turning tale of drugs, murder and revenge made even more compelling by its family dynamics." David Housewright, Edgar-Award winning author of What Doesn't Kill Us.\n"Husom's Death to the Dealers is a fast-paced ride. With likable protagonists in Sergeant Corky Aleckson and Elton "Smoke" Dawes to root for, you will be enthralled and entertained from beginning to end as the pair unravel the perplexing drug and homicide cases plaguing Winnebago County. I couldn't put it down!" Midge Bubany, author, the Cal Sheehan Mysteries.\n"Christine Husom's firsthand knowledge of police procedures shines through in Death To The Dealers. This gripping thriller will keep you enthralled from beginning to end." Gary R. Bush, award-winning author of the Jamie Sharpe historical adventure series.\n"In Husom's latest Winnebago County suspense, Sergeant Corky Aleckson, aided by her partner Smoke, is not only in hot pursuit of the person responsible for a rash of deaths among local drug dealers, but also trying to track down the source of illicit drugs in the local school. Her life keeps crisscrossing in unexpected and troubling ways with that of Dr. Watts, whose relentless quest to find justice for the death of his wife will put the doctor and Corky on a perilous collision course." Barbara Deese, author of the No Ordinary Women Mysteries.\n"Sergeant Corky Aleckson is in a real mess this time! A vengeful serial killer has taken a personal interest in her just as a mysterious drug dealer's illicit activities get too close to home. When both threats collide in her face all bets are off in the exciting finale of Death to the Dealers." Michael Allan Mallory, co-author of the Snake Jones Mysteries.\nWhen a man finds his deceased wife's secret phone, her list of contacts sends him on quest to uncover who caused her death. As he navigates his way into the dreary, drug-dealing world, danger holds a constant presence. The one bright spot in his life is his growing attraction for his canine patient’s owner, Sergeant Corinne Aleckson. It’s a relationship that will not blossom as he had imagined.

Death To The Dealers: A Winnebago County Mystery

Husom, Christine A

When a man finds his deceased wife's secret phone, her list of contacts sends him on quest to uncover who caused her death. As he navigates his way into the dreary, drug-dealing world, danger holds a constant presence. The one bright spot in his life is his growing attraction for his canine patient's owner, Sergeant Corinne Aleckson. It's a relationship that will not blossom as he had imagined.

The last thing Curio Finds Shop Manager Camryn Brooks expected was to get appointed Brooks Landing Mayor and given the tough assignment to talk to the police chief about his extensive absences. On a dark, frigid January afternoon she heads to Chief Newel's office and finds him licking an envelope. A moment later, he dies before her eyes. A Buffalo County detective is called to look into the suspicious circumstances. But Cami feels driven to conduct her own investigation, and finds herself face to face with a killer.

Cold Way To Go: A Snow Globe Shop Mystery

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Murder in Winnebago County: A Winnebago County Mystery

Buried in Wolf Lake: A Winnebago County Mystery

The Noding Field Mystery: A Winnebago County Mystery

A Death in Lionel's Woods: A Winnebago County Mystery

Secret in Whitetail Lake: A Winnebago County Mystery

Remains In Coyote Bog: A Winnebago County Mystery

Firesetter In Blackwood Township: A Winnebago County Mystery

Death To The Dealers: A Winnebago County Mystery

Death To The Dealers: A Winnebago County Mystery

Cold Way To Go: A Snow Globe Shop Mystery