Donis Casey
3 SeriesDonis Casey, an American author, is known for her historical mystery novels featuring the series character Alafair Tucker. A third-generation Oklahoman, she holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Tulsa and a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma. Casey has worked as an academic librarian at the University of Oklahoma and Arizona State University. She resides in Tempe, Arizona, with her husband.
In "Hornswoggled" by Donis Casey, the second book in the Alafair Tucker series, Alice Tucker falls for the charming and wealthy Walter Kelley in 1913 Boynton, Oklahoma. Despite Walter's popularity, Alice's mother, Alafair, suspects him of infidelity and questions his alibi in the unsolved murder of his late wife, Louise, who was found stabbed in Cane Creek. Doubting the sheriff's clearance of Walter, Alafair, with assistance from her mother-in-law, Sally McBride, investigates to reveal Walter's true character to Alice. As Alafair delves deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit that suggests the entire town may be deceived. The novel explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her daughter.
