Episode 1: Fresh Cuts

Seeking a fresh start in Turners Grove, former journalist and dog walker Evelyn Carlisle takes a job with the local conservation office, where signs of illegal tree cutting on protected land awaken her investigative instincts. After crossing paths with Theo Lambert, an enterprising walking tour guide, and wildlife biologist Jordan Bennett, who shares her concerns, Evelyn suspects someone is illegally cutting valuable trees and covering their tracks. **About Rambling Roads Mysteries** *Rambling Roads Mysteries* is a full-cast audio drama set in the town of Turners Grove, Massachusetts, where former journalist Evelyn Carlisle teams up with the enterprising guides of Rambling Roads Walking Tours to solve ecological mysteries and conservation crimes. Cozy mystery meets environmental suspense in a series about community, second chances, and protecting the places we love. **Credits** *Rambling Roads Mysteries* was created and written by Diana Renn, with production management by Nora Shalaway Carpenter and sound design by Hayden Robinson. It was recorded at the Western Piedmont Community College Production Studio in Morganton, North Carolina.  The production incorporates professionally licensed sound effects and music from sources including Monument Studios, Adobe, and CC0 recordings from Freesound.org, all used in accordance with the applicable licenses. Theme music "HEAP" by Life Span (FineTune Music), licensed through Adobe Stock. For cast and crew bios, visit our website https://ramblingroadsmysteries.com/ **Follow the Trail** Connect with us on Instagram at @ramblingroadsmysteries and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RamblingRoadsMysteries for behind-the-scenes conversations and more!  **Want to read along?** Official transcripts for every episode are available on our podcast host page if your podcast app doesn't display them: https://ramblingroadsmysteries.buzzsprout.com **Support the Show!** *Rambling Roads Mysteries* is an independent podcast production. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show, leave a rating or review, and share *Rambling Roads Mysteries* with a fellow mystery lover. We welcome donations! Listener support helps cover the costs of producing the show and paves the way for future seasons! https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cw2Fi7XG4Go66qgEg00