{"product_id":"emmas-demise-9781967311927","title":"Emma's Demise","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone in Portage thought Emma Schultz was sweet, beautiful--and harmless. They were wrong. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a beloved small-town bookkeeper turns out to be the mastermind behind a chilling series of murders and millions in embezzled funds, defense attorney Mike Jorgenson is thrust into a case that shatters every assumption. Emma's Demise picks up the trail of corruption, betrayal, and heartbreak where Roger Skrypczak's previous novels left off--reuniting familiar characters for another page-turning legal mystery set in rural Wisconsin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Mike and his unlikely allies--including a tenacious assistant DA, an old-school reporter, and a savvy office manager--chase leads across the Midwest and beyond, they uncover a tangled web of lies that could bring down the entire Schultz family legacy. But catching Emma won't be easy. She's beautiful, brilliant, and possibly gone for good. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of courtroom drama, emotional twists, and sharp humor, Emma's Demise is a gripping standalone novel that also delivers the satisfying continuation fans of Tatum's Alibi and Never Doubt Nadine have been waiting for. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoger's deep connection to rural Wisconsin stems from his upbringing in a small northern village and a lifelong appreciation for nature and storytelling. After serving in the U.S. Army and marrying his wife, Elizabeth, while stationed in New York City, he earned a B.S. from Northland College in Ashland, WI. Over a 25-year career in sales and marketing, Roger founded and sold three successful businesses before turning his creative energy toward writing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe began by publishing human-interest articles in \u003cem\u003eBadger Sportsman Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, later expanding into fiction. Roger is the author of two published novels--\u003cem\u003eNever Doubt Nadine\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTatum's Alibi\u003c\/em\u003e--with a third, \u003cem\u003eEmma's Demise\u003c\/em\u003e, forthcoming in 2025. He has also written numerous short stories and plans to release a collection in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow living in Appleton, Wisconsin, Roger takes great pride in his writing career--so much so that he insists his obituary include the title \"author.\" He and Elizabeth have raised two children and delight in their four grandchildren \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Creek Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52179240059154,"sku":"9781967311927","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_188500c6-24e6-435e-84aa-f85ca60a87e3.jpg?v=1775637445","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/emmas-demise-9781967311927","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}