Join Jolene Stratton Philo as she shares the South Dakota connections that inspired her cozy mystery series.
Jolene spent seven years teaching in a small town in northwestern South Dakota. Her cozy mystery series draws on her years as a transplanted Iowan teaching in cowboy country and being cared for by the people who called that town home.

In Jolene Philo’s captivating West River Mysteries, meet Jane Newell, a country schoolteacher with a knack for stumbling into trouble. Set against the backdrop of a small town in South Dakota, Jane’s insatiable curiosity leads her down treacherous paths.

It’s not just murder that keeps Jane on her toes—it’s the eccentric and endearing cast of characters. Get ready for a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and heart in this series that proves that sometimes, sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong can have the most unexpected results.