Fingering the family jewels : a Derek Mason mystery

Overview: Greg Lilly grew up in Bristol, Virginia then lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. The rich storytelling tradition of the South captivated him and he began writing. He first turned to creating short stories after plot lines and characters emerged from the technical manuals he wrote for a large family-owned corporation. His first novel, Fingering the Family Jewels – a Derek Mason Mystery, grew from those Charlotte experiences. Book 1 of the Derek Mason Mysteries: Fingering the Family Jewels Derek Mason arrives in Charlotte, North Carolina for the funeral of his Aunt Walterene. He encounters the family who sent him away because he revealed he was gay. His mother and Uncle Vernon want him out of town because of Vernon's senate campaign. His sister and Aunt Ruby urge him to stay. His cousin Mark denies their past relationship. Derek uncovers mysteries in the death of a family gardener, possibly at the hands of a young Vernon. Secrets and lies unravel as Derek digs into the family history with the help of hunky reporter Daniel Derek Mason Arrives In North Carolina For The Funeral Of His Aunt Walterene. He Encounters The Family Who Sent Him Away Because He Revealed He Was Gay. His Mother And Uncle Vernon Want Him Out Of Town Because Of Vernon's Senate Campaign. His Sister And Aunt Ruby Urge Him To Stay. His Cousin Mark Denies Their Past Relationship. Derek Uncovers Mysteries In The Death Of A Family Gardener, Possibly At The Hands Of A Young Vernon. Secrets And Lies Unravel As Derek Digs Into The Family History With The Help Of Hunky Reporter Daniel. Greg Lilly. A story about a hidden lynching, a secret love, an unholy union, and the misfit son who might expose them all