Terry Shames
3 SeriesTerry Shames is an American author known for her Samuel Craddock mystery series, set in the fictional town of Jarrett Creek, inspired by her Texas upbringing. She holds a BA from the University of Texas and an MA from San Francisco State University. Her novels have received multiple Macavity awards. Shames resides in Berkeley, California, with her husband and dogs.
In Terry Shames' debut novel, "A Killing at Cotton Hill," the first in the Samuel Craddock mysteries series, the murder of Dora Lee Parjeter prompts her old friend and former police chief, Samuel Craddock, to investigate. The current chief of police, an unreliable drunk, is unable to solve the case. Craddock uncovers multiple suspects with motives, including the scheming neighbors, Dora Lee's estranged daughter, and her live-in grandson. Additionally, a mysterious stranger Dora Lee believed was spying on her adds to the intrigue. As Craddock delves deeper, the complex nature of Jarrett Creek's residents is exposed, revealing their virtues and vices.
