Aurora Teagarden, a librarian and amateur sleuth, stumbles upon the body of Lawrenceton's Chief of Police, Frederick Burns, in her own yard. The investigation is led by Detective Lynn Smith, while Detective Pete Lambert is determined to solve the case to advance his own career. Despite being warned to stay out of the case, Ro becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth, particularly as she tries to understand what Captain Burns wanted to discuss with her boyfriend, Martin Bartell. As the murder becomes a topic of discussion among the town's residents, Ro's investigation puts her at odds with the official investigation and potentially threatens her own safety.
Dead Over Heels: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
Aurora Roe Teagarden, a librarian and crime enthusiast, is thrust into a murder investigation when her nemesis, Detective Sergeant Jack Burns, meets a fatal end.