Dead to Begin With

‘Highly recommend for any cozy mystery fans.’ – Goodreads review

Coming home can be murder

Vicky Simmons is looking for the simple life. She’s ready to trade in London for a slower pace by opening a British Country Gift Shop in her old hometown on the coast of Maine. Little does she know a few old faces are back in Glen Cove, including unrequited teenage crush Michael Danning—having taken over the local Gazette and looking better than ever.

All is looking rosy until Vicky finds herself face-to-face with a dead body and Michael is the prime suspect. When the sheriff links the motive for murder to the unsolved disappearance of a teenage girl twenty years ago, Vicky must turn amateur sleuth. She’ll stop at nothing to save Michael…and unmask the real killer!

Don’t miss any title in the Country Gift Shop Cozy Mystery series:

Book 1 – Dead to Begin With

Book 2 – Grand Prize: Murder!

Book 3 – Written into the Grave

Praise for Vivian Conroy

‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Readers love Vivian Conroy’s Mysteries!

‘ A good old-fashioned whodunit’

‘Vivian most definitely did not disappoint’

‘Engaging, well written, and entertaining’

‘Fantastic stories’

‘If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you’

About the author

Vivian Conroy discovered Agatha Christie at thirteen and quickly devoured all the Poirot and Miss Marple stories. Over time Lord Peter Wimsey and Brother Cadfael joined her favorite sleuths. Even more fun than reading was thinking up her own missing heirs and priceless artifacts. For news on the latest releases, with a dash of dogs and chocolate, follow Vivian on Twitter via @VivWrites