Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Joni W. from Nappanee, IN won Murder at the Palace. Alicia K. from Stacyville, IA will receive Scot & Soda. I’m mailing the books today.

This week, I’m giving away two police procedurals. Although they’re both part of series, they can certainly stand alone. One was a first I’d read by an author, and the other was a second. If I can do that, so can you. (smile) Or, if you’re a true addict, check for earlier ones at the library.

Claire Booth’s A Deadly Turn is a Sheriff Hank Worth mystery set in Arkansas. Worth pulls over a speeding car one night, a car filled with teenagers. He only gives them a warning, but, when he answers a call just minutes later, he finds the car wrecked, and everyone dead. He’s blaming himself, but, as he investigates, he finds there may be more to the story than his mistake.

I do have a warning about Headlong by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles. It was the first DCI Bill Slider mystery I read, and now I’m totally hooked. One of London’s best-known literary agents is found dead. Slider’s boss hopes it can be called an accident, but evidence points to murder. Slider’s team discovers a number of people might have wanted the man dead. Headlong has all the cop humor while working a serious investigation that police procedural fans could want.

Which police procedural would you like to win? You can enter to win both, but I need separate entries. Email me at Lesa.Holstine@gmail.com. Your subject heading should read either “Win A Deadly Turn” or “Win Headlong.” Please include your name and mailing address. The giveaway will end Thursday, May 16 at 5 PM CT. Entries from the U.S. only, please.