The Final Steps

Retired judge Rosaline Maxwell is drawn into a murder investigation in her quiet Michigan town after her friend, college president Tyler Guthrie, becomes a suspect in the death of a beloved law professor. As she navigates local secrets, campus politics, and anonymous threats, Rosaline must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again or another victim falls. This cozy legal mystery combines small-town charm with a sharp, seasoned heroine and a classic whodunit puzzle.