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Author Kate Yazowski Unveils the “Heaven Murder Mysteries” — A Gritty Southern Crime Series Where Secrets Refuse to Stay Buried
Heaven, South Carolina is the kind of town that looks peaceful… until you start digging.
Prolific mystery author Kate Yazowski announces her gripping new crime series, The Heaven Murder Mysteries, a collection of interconnected novels set in the deceptively quiet Southern town of Heaven, South Carolina—a place where long-buried secrets, corruption, and murder lie just beneath the surface.
Blending small-town atmosphere with dark psychological suspense, the series introduces readers to a community shaped by tragedy, loyalty, and betrayal. At the heart of the novels are complex recurring characters, including respected law enforcement leaders, damaged investigators, and residents whose pasts are as dangerous as any killer. As each case unfolds, the town’s history slowly reveals itself, weaving an ongoing narrative that deepens with every book.
Titles in the series include works such as Heaven’s Burning, Murder Comes to Heaven, Heaven’s Ghost, When When The Night Bird Sings, and other releases. Each installment stands alone as a compelling mystery while also contributing to a larger story arc involving institutional corruption, unsolved deaths, and the emotional cost of living in a town that can’t escape its own sins.
“The Heaven Murder Mysteries are about what happens when a town’s carefully constructed image collides with the truth,” says Yazowski. “Every story peels back another layer—of the town, of the characters, and of the past they’re trying to outrun.”
Known for her vivid settings and character-driven storytelling, Yazowski paints Heaven as a place readers can see, feel, and fear: abandoned train depots, quiet main streets, hidden burial grounds, and police departments haunted by both ghosts and guilt. The series appeals to fans of Southern noir, police procedurals, and small-town thrillers where atmosphere is as important as motive.
The Heaven Murder Mysteries are available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel and are currently expanding, with additional titles in development
