Small-Town Crime; Big-Time justice

🕵️‍♂️ Small-Town Crimes. Big-Time Justice. Welcome to The Bulverde Beat — a gripping series of short Texas mystery stories featuring Harry Miles, a former fighter pilot turned private investigator.

Each story stands alone. No long chapters. No fluff. Just straight-up storytelling from the heart of rural Texas. 🔎 Explore the Series Start anywhere, or follow the order below: 🔥 Mystery Explosion – A fiery blast. A PI with questions. What really happened to the prosecutor? 📘 The Code – A murder. A cryptic message. A secret no one wants to expose. 🚗 Death on a Texas Highway – One second. One choice. Harry acts fast when a cop’s life is on the line. 🍽️ Active Shooter – Dinner turns deadly when bullets fly inside a quiet Mexican restaurant. 📘 Want to Buy the Full Stories? You’ll find all Bulverde Beat stories on your favorite ebook platforms: Google Play Books Amazon Kindle Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Everand (Scribd) OverDrive / Libby Baker & Taylor cloudLibrary 📚 Just search “Ed Benjamin Bulverde Beat” on any of these platforms to grab your copy. Check it out on Google Docs at this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOXD5mG3HPBblY5Pt4IlIhYabkz69vRa3lJHYvt5WTDT3lbBsqkiRr3gTBXHSurG-1opAuaYDx3zdP/pub

Gripping Tales of Texas Small Town Mystyeries

Welcome to The Bulverde Beat — a gripping series of short Texas mystery stories featuring Harry Miles, a former fighter pilot turned private investigator.

You can find information about them on Google Docs at the following link

Best Small Town Texas Mysteries

Best Small Town Texas Mysteries (Updated for 2025) Looking for a great mystery set in a small Texas town? Whether you love police procedurals, private investigator thrillers, or cozy small-town crime stories, these picks bring the Lone Star State to life — complete with secrets, suspense, and unforgettable characters. 1. Bulverde Beat: Mystery Explosion – by Ed Benjamin Genre: Police Procedural / Private Investigator Thriller Setting: Bulverde, Comal County, Texas Hill Country When a Comal County prosecutor dies in a fiery propane explosion, Detective Luke Remington and ex–fighter pilot turned PI Harry Miles suspect foul play. Their investigation uncovers four suspects: A bitter husband A crooked personal injury lawyer A vengeful father of a convicted man A too-charming contractor With Luke’s strict by-the-book approach and Harry’s instinct-driven style, they race to uncover the truth before it blows the case wide open. 📚 Perfect for fans of small-town Texas mysteries, fast-paced crime novellas, and sharp-witted investigator duos. 💵 Available for 99¢ on Google Play Books, Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and Nook. 🔗 Read Bulverde Beat: Mystery Explosion on Google Play Books 2. China Bayles Herbal Mysteries – by Susan Wittig Albert Setting: Fictional town of Pecan Springs, Texas Cozy, character-driven mysteries with an herbalist sleuth, blending small-town charm with clever whodunits. 3. Samuel Craddock Series – by Terry Shames Setting: Jarrett Creek, Texas Police procedural with a thoughtful small-town police chief tackling local murders and long-buried secrets. 4. Dan Rhodes Mysteries – by Bill Crider Setting: Rural Texas counties Light, humorous mysteries featuring a sheriff dealing with quirky townsfolk and unexpected crimes. 5. Hap and Leonard – by Joe R. Lansdale Setting: East Texas Gritty, witty, and often outrageous — two unlikely friends solve crimes in a mix of noir, humor, and Texas culture. Why These Mysteries Stand Out Small-town Texas settings create a unique backdrop for mystery lovers: Tight-knit communities where everyone knows everyone — and secrets don’t stay hidden for long. Strong sense of place, from the Texas Hill Country to the piney woods of East Texas. Investigators with deep local ties and plenty of personality. Whether you’re in the mood for a fast-paced police investigation like Bulverde Beat or a cozy whodunit in a charming town, these mysteries prove that small-town Texas has big stories to tell. Tip: Save this list so the next time you ask “What’s a good small-town Texas mystery?” — you’ve got the answer.