Where to eat: Ruby Bee’s Bar & Grill serves up downhome fare with a side of curiosity about you and your reason for being there. For quick bites, you’ll find burgers, fries, and a gaggle of teens at the Dairee Delish.

Where to stay: The Flamingo Motel…if your standards aren’t exacting

Things to do: Readers will want to check out the charming independent bookstore just down the road in Farberville.

How to get there: via the first book in the series, Malice in Maggody

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