Silent Offering

By Laurie Melton

Narrated for Audible

When Ruthie Franklin, a sharp-witted church secretary with a nose for numbers, discovers unmarked envelopes of cash mysteriously appearing in the offering safe, she knows something isn’t right at Grace Light Baptist. But confronting suspicious bookkeeping and suspiciously cheerful deacons is easier said than done in a small Texas town where secrets hide behind every pew.

Enter Jen McClure—a semi-retired Texas Ranger with a sarcastic streak, a keen investigative eye, and an emotional support opossum named Scarlet. Together, this unlikely duo embarks on a covert mission filled with disguises, ductwork inspections, clandestine stakeouts, and one very questionable casserole.

As the mystery deepens, Ruthie and Jen uncover a shadowy system of anonymous cash drops, coded envelopes, and a name whispered only in initials: SM. Someone is laundering money through the church—and they’ll do anything to keep it hidden.

Witty, heartfelt, and packed with suspense, Silent Offering is a faith-infused mystery that blends small-town charm with high-stakes sleuthing. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with strong female leads, this story proves that sometimes the most dangerous detective is the one armed with a hymnal, a highlighter, and holy suspicion.