In Dulce, Disturbed by Tower Lowe
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Beaten to death by his teacher, a young native boy is found by the road. Cinnamon and her pal Burro face down the school and the teachers to solve this first in a series of New Mexico Mystery short stories. In this story, Cinnamon collects the first clue to the lost Momma, who abandoned her in childhood. Defined by the loss, Cinnamon pursues the crime out of duty. Burro receives visions that contain clues to the crime, if only the two of them can figure out what they mean. Full of quirky characters, this cozy mystery keeps you in your seat.