Funeral Train

Set against the challenging backdrop of 1930s Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl, Laurie Loewenstein's novel follows Sheriff Temple Jennings as he investigates a train derailment and subsequent murder, both of which threaten to reveal deep-seated secrets within the community. With his wife Etha's aid, Temple unravels a complex web of suspicion amid a period marked by hardship, crime, and resilience. The story offers a vivid portrayal of a tumultuous era, blending mystery with the resilience of small-town life during the Great Depression.