Death in Bloodhound Red (Jo Beth Sidden, No. 1)

Jo Beth Sidden raises and trains bloodhounds for search-and-rescue missions in the Okeefenokee Swamp. She is used to dealing with lost kids prison escapes snakes bugs macho deputies and her abusive ex-husband. But now she is suspected of murder and has to choose between betraying a friend and proving her innocence. The mysterious will of her late father a famous artist adds to the web of deceit and betrayal that Jo Beth must unravel to save her livelihood and her life.