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Two deaths occur decades apart. Is it possible these deaths are related? What motivates a killer, who got away with murder sixty years ago, to kill again? Was it uncontrollable rage or the hope of silencing someone who fit all the puzzle pieces together and deduced who committed the crime?

Set in the picturesque town of Mexico, Missouri, Show Me Betrayal takes flight in words and emotions of rich characters woven together into a story you won’t want to put down.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scrivenings Press LLC (May 9, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1649172915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1649172914
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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Ellen E. Withers

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Ellen E. Withers is excited about her mystery/dual-time series, Show Me Mysteries, published by Scrivenings Press. The first book of the series is Show Me Betrayal, published May 2023. She set the series in her picturesque hometown of Mexico, Missouri. Show Me Deceit, book two of the Show Me series, publishes May 2024. The third book in the series, Show Me Skullduggery, comes out May 2025. A fourth book in the series, Show Me Murder, will be available May 2026.

She is proud to be one of three contributors to a novella, A Gift for All Time, a Christmas novella collection, published in September 2023 by Scrivenings Press.

Ellen is an award-winning fiction writer, freelance writer and retired insurance fraud investigator. One of her short stories garnered a nomination for the prestigious Pushcart Prize in the published short story category. Her professional writing career began in 2003, as a freelance contributor to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. She was editor of an international magazine, SIU Today, for insurance fraud investigators for ten years. She remains on their editorial committee. Ellen has written for Life in Chenal Magazine since 2006. Her non-fiction articles have been featured in international, national, and regional magazines. She’s a contributing columnist to Writers Monthly Magazine, an online guide for professional writers, about Writing for Contests.

Her book, Magic Words: Enchant Judges & Conjure Wins for Novels, Short Fiction and Nonfiction, will be published August 2024 by Scrivenings Press. Her publishing credits include short stories in over twenty anthologies and two creative non-fiction stories featured on KUAR’s radio show Tales from the South.

She serves as an officer of the Pioneer Branch of the National League of American Pen Women and is a board member of the Arkansas Writers Conference. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Tornado Alley, a local chapter of SIC.

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Southern Gal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great dual mystery
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
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I really enjoyed this dual time mystery. The descriptions of the characters and the town and especially the house in the book are wonderful. I was all in right away and found all of the characters likeable and/or very interesting. The small town vibe was very nice. I didn't want it to end! I didn't figure it out until it was revealed either. Very enjoyable read!
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Kristi Ponder
5.0 out of 5 stars A great dual time murder mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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Is there a link between an old murder in a small town in Missouri and a recent unexpected death?

I was immediately drawn in to this story and enamored with the characters. They were an ecclectic bunch with some unknown history, a little romantic tension, lifetime friendships, and artfully disclosed back stories. The relationship between the dual times and characters was easy to follow and the transitions between the past and present were smooth and very well done. I didn't "solve the murder" until right before the murderer was revealed which is exactly what I look for in an excellent murder mystery. I can't wait to see what happens in the lives of the characters in the next two books!

I was honored to be an advance reader of this book and I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy, which I received from the author. All views expressed are my honest opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2023
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Kept me in suspense until the end. Hard to put this book down. I enjoyed the setting being in Missouri!
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Mercy Dantin
5.0 out of 5 stars My home town!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2023
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This was a great read, kept you reading the whole time. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and even reading about the familiar places around the town. It kept me guessing until the end. A personal touch was seeing my Aunt's name in the back of the book.
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MeezCarrie
4.0 out of 5 stars couldn't put it down!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
I am always delighted when I find a new author to enjoy, so I’m pleased to report that Show Me Betrayal – my introduction to Ellen W. Withers’ writing – has whet my appetite for more! I was immediately roped into the mysteries, in both the past and the present, and I stayed invested in figuring out how, or even IF, they were connected.

Liesl is instantly likable and relatable, and we feel as though we are running up those stairs into that grand Victorian house right along with her, desperate to find out how Aunt Suzanne is even though we haven’t met her yet. I enjoyed Liesl’s personality and appreciated how the author helps us get to know her backstory and her various layers. Liesl’s dialogue sometimes felt too formal/old-fashioned, and I would have liked to delve more into her work as a romance author – but perhaps we will in future stories. Only so much you can fit into one book, after all! I really liked Liesl as a protagonist and would love to spend more time with her character in the future.

In the storyline that takes place in the 1960s, we do meet Aunt Suzanne right away and you will easily love her as well. She is a strong young woman with sharp instincts who cares deeply about her friends. A senseless tragedy has her growing up quickly and then investigating the murder of her best friend – something she has continued into the present timeline, too, and Liesl soon picks up the investigation. The murder of Winnie (Aunt Suzanne’s best friend) is well-layered with creative twists that carry across both timelines and kept me guessing until nearly the end. I put the pieces together just a tad before Liesl does, but not much before, and the other mysteries (that may or may not be connected – you’ll have to read it to find out!) were also cleverly constructed to bring out my inner Nancy Drew.

A variety of supporting characters fill these pages with some romantic potential, some solid & long-standing friendships, and – of course – suspects then and now. I am most interested in Liesl’s ex-boyfriend Kurt and his adorable little boy. It’s clear Kurt has never quit loving Liesl, even if he doesn’t directly say so, and I hope he gets his act together in future books so he doesn’t lose her to someone else. There’s a lot between them that needs to be worked out, not all of it pretty, but the author’s choice to make him a local detective aided in keeping him and Liesl on the same page (literally and figuratively lol) in this story. I’m excited to see where this romance potential leads, but I know how I want it to turn out!

Bottom Line: Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers engages readers with a great old house, a cozy small town, two likable strong women, two timelines, an overarching mystery to solve – and a few others that pop up in the meantime, a hint of romance, and a gentle dose of faith. I look forward to reading future books in the series and seeing where the author takes her characters developmentally. The ending was a little abrupt for my liking but it definitely has me wanting the next book right away! Is it 2024 yet?? Show Me Betrayal is a great choice for fans of Ramona Richards and Amanda Wen, as well as Liz Johnson’s Georgia Coast Romance series!

(I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book which I read via Kindle Unlimited.)
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Patricia Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars Page-turner
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2023
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I got caught up in this dual-timeline mystery on the first page. Ellen E. Withers did a great job of weaving both stories together, and I loved the characters and setting of Mexico, Missouri. I felt like I knew the town and the people.

There were plenty of clues pointing toward the killer, but I didn’t know who it was until almost the end! That’s unusual for me. The characters quickly came to life and Liesl won my heart right away, as did Kurt. And in the earlier timeline, Suzanne was a force to be reckoned with.

Ellen E. Withers did a great job of making my suspense-loving heart ratchet up. This is a story both mystery and suspense lovers will enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great bok
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023
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I enjoyed the book very much. It was kinda complicated at first to understand that Suzanne and Winnie was part of the mystery. But when I understood the story, I enjoy the book and story.
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Kelly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars The characters and setting come alive!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2023
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Mexico, MO sounds like a lovely place to be, and the characters and historic mansion setting in this novel were so well drawn, I feel like I HAVE been there! The plot was clever and wove the past and present together with just the right pace. Even as I started the next book on my list, I kept thinking back to Liesl and Kurt, wondering what might happen next in their story. I can’t wait for more installments of Ellen E Withers’ Show Me Mysteries!!
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