Jim Dorman, a laid off newspaperman in the Texas hill country, can’t pay his child support. He is summoned to court for nonsupport and the first thing the judge does is read a Suggestion of Death into the record for a man who was supposed to appear that day. She tells the next man that his children would be better off if he were dead, and when Jim steps up for his turn, the judge tells him to get a job or go to jail. At his next court appearance the judge reads another Suggestion of Death into the record, sparking Jim’s curiosity. He begins researching and discovers a number of men who have been cited for nonsupport have died accidental deaths. When an informant winds up murdered and stuffed in a trunk and strange mishaps befall Jim, he figures he’d better find out who’s behind the deaths before he ends up as the next dead dad.
BIOGRAPHY Susan P. Baker, a native of Galveston, Texas, is the author of 13 mystery/suspense novels, two nonfiction titles, and a collection of short pieces. A retired Texas judge, Susan presided over cases ranging from murder to divorce for 12 years in Galveston, later serving as a visiting judge across Texas for another 12 years. Before her judicial career, she practiced law for nine years and worked as a probation officer for two years. Her extensive experience in the justice system and Texas courts significantly influences her writing, bringing authenticity and depth to her fictional works.
Susan's latest novel, The Light in the Barn, A Domestic Thriller, due November 20, 2025.
2024: The Underground Murders, is the sixth installment in the Mavis Davis Mystery Series. She is currently working on the third novel in The Lady Lawyer Mysteries.
Throughout her life, Susan has traveled the world and, besides Galveston, has lived in Japan, Mexico, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, TX, Fredericksburg, TX, and now Cypress, TX. Among her favorite destinations are England and Australia, where she enjoys visiting her cousins. She is the proud mother of two daughters and Nana to eight grandchildren. Her favorite indulgence is a combination of dark chocolate and raspberries.
Susan is a member of All Author, Alliance of Independent Authors, Authors Guild,
Read more about Susan and find her books https://books.by/judge-susans-bookstore and https://www.susanpbaker.com
