Knee High by the Fourth of July

In "Knee High by the Fourth of July," Edgar Award-nominated author Jess Lourey weaves a sharp and witty mystery set against the backdrop of Battle Lake's Independence Day and Wenonga Days celebrations. As reporter Mira James investigates the bizarre theft of a twenty-three-foot Chief Wenonga statue—accompanied by bloodstains—she becomes entangled in a series of escalating events, including a kidnapping and a shocking murder linked to a local horticulturist she's admired. With her life on the line, Mira must uncover the truth behind these crimes and navigate both the thrilling and romantic twists of a small town in upheaval.