One fateful summer morning, Old Al, an itinerant gold prospector, is discovered dead at the abandoned Sunshine Mine. As word spreads through the community of Oresville, Colorado, a collective gasp of shock echoes. Beloved by the community, who would want to harm him? Was his demise an accident or is something darker lurking?

Deputy Phoebe Korneal is summoned to lead the investigation, thrusting her into a mystery with more twists than a pretzel factory. As Phoebe works to find the cause of Old Al's death, she unearths secrets that threaten to shake Oresville's tranquility—from the whereabouts of Old Al's stash of gold to his hidden relationship with Augusta.

Eager to solve Old Al's death, Phoebe races to crack the case, wrestling with her vow to steer clear of romantic entanglements. Alongside the mixed web of clues and suspects, she learns about Colorado's rich mining heritage and the resilient spirit of the town's founding women.

Prepare to be swept away to the streets of Oresville, where the residents are eccentric, justice hangs in the balance, and the stakes couldn't be higher. So, grab your magnifying glass and detective hat and get ready for a wild ride!

Award-winning authors, Butler and Gabardi, bring you the first book of the Phoebe Korneal Mystery Series. Read on!

The Last Hurrah is a Colorado Authors League Finalist and has received a third-place award by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association