The Bitter Root Mysteries Anthology includes the following titles:

Bitter Roots
In the small town of Lost Trail, Montana, Dispatcher Zak Waller, alongside Tiff Masterson and lawyer Justin Pittman, investigates a young woman’s murder at a Christmas tree farm, uncovering dark secrets that threaten their tight-knit community. As they dig deeper, they reveal an evil more sinister than they imagined.

Bitter Truth
When wealthy Lacy Stillman dies suspiciously after blocking a lucrative family deal, Dispatcher Zak Waller and Tiff Masterson probe the secrets of Lost Trail’s elite, and in a shocking twist, unearth long-buried secrets. The ramifications affect many of Lost Trail’s most prominent citizens and provide the missing clue to Lacy Stillman’s murder.

Bitter End
When lawyer Justin Pittman’s wife, Willow, is found dead, new Deputy Zak Waller questions the Sheriff’s rush to blame her ex, uncovering a tangled history in Lost Trail that challenges his loyalty to the community.

Bittersweet
New Sheriff Zak Waller is investigating the abduction of librarian Sybil Tombe in Lost Trail, Montana, when a young schoolgirl also goes missing. Zak believes the crimes are related…but how? Finding the link is the key to bringing the victims home and avoiding devastating consequences.

This story (anthology) may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult 18+ audience.

Title:  Bitter Root Mysteries Books 1-4
Series:  Bitter Root Mystery (anthology)
Author:  C.J. Carmichael
Published:  August 8, 2025
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  4.5 stars

Bitter Root Mysteries is an amazing anthology featuring the first four books from the series, including Bitter Roots, Bitter Truth, Bitter End, and Bittersweet.  If you love having an entire series, then this is a perfect opportunity for you.  All four books for one fantastic price, it’s hard to pass up the chance to either get caught up on the series or begin it for the first time!  I’ve read and reviewed each title as they were released, and each got a 4.5-star rating from me; yes, they’re that good.

In the small town of Lost Trails, Montana, crime is relatively low, but every now and then, reality hits every town with the ugliness of murder and mayhem.  Zak and Tiff are the glue that holds this series together.  He’s worked his way through the town’s system to currently being the Sheriff, and along with his girlfriend, Tiff, has helped solve every crime and is now a deputy herself.  Their adventures are far from over, as there is a fifth title on the horizon for us all.

I’ve loved these stories; each is unique in the crime, but the connection is held together by the main characters and many secondary characters we’ll come to know over the course of the series.  They’re well-written, will keep you engaged and, perhaps, on edge as clues come to light and Zak and Tiff’s relationship grows over time.  I enjoyed myself immensely in this series, and I’m definitely looking forward to more.  Treat yourself, and dive into this world.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the author or the author’s team via Booksprout, and I sincerely thank them for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review, giving my personal opinion about this book.*

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