NATURAL CAUSES
by Nikki Stern
July 20 – 31, 2026 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
A SAM TATE MYSTERY
An intelligent suspense thriller and gritty crime procedural featuring a complex female detective.
Three years after quitting her job as a homicide cop, Sam moves to Denver as a named partner with a boutique private investigation firm. She’s finished with the violence and trauma that have marked both her personal and professional lives. But when a zealous eco-terrorist begins a killing spree with plans to escalate, she finds herself once again hunting a serial killer whose past too closely resembles Sam’s own.
Book Details:
Genre: Police Procedure, Suspense Thriller, Crime Mystery
Published by: Ruthenia Press
Publication Date: June 30, 2026
Number of Pages: 280
ISBN: 979-8996092208
Series:The Sam Tate Mystery Series, Book 5
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub
Author Bio:
Nikki Stern is the author of eight books, including five in the award-winning Sam Tate Mystery Series. She was a co-author of several musical murder mystery plays in the popular Café Noir collection. She’s also written a number of short stories and essays, some of which can be found here. A former families’ advocate following the death of her husband on 9/11, Nikki now serves on the leadership council for Search for Common Ground, a global conflict transformation organization. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey.
Catch Up With Nikki Stern:
NikkiStern.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @NikkiStern
Instagram – @realnikkistern
Threads – @realnikkistern
Facebook – Nikki Stern, Author
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Tour Host Info:
Book Formats: ePub, Print (US)
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author Natural Causes is considered to be PG-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information.
