Agony Hill by Sarah Stewart Taylor

It's 1965 and Franklin Warren is starting a new job with the Vermont State Police after leaving Boston under difficult circumstances. He's called out to the Weber farm on Agony Hill where Hugh Weber is found dead in the family's barn. Hugh made many enemies in the small town of Bethany with his outspoken beliefs and his weekly letters to the local newspaper. His much younger wife, Sylvie, also falls under suspicion. In this first book in a new series, Taylor introduces the reader to many interesting characters that hopefully will be featured in future books. Perfect for readers who enjoy Julia Spencer-Fleming. It will be published in August.