Murder at Mile Marker 18
Publisher Description
An Unlikely Sleuth. Feline Instincts. Casseroles and Clues. (Recipe Included!)
If you've enjoyed other cozy mysteries such as those by Joanne Fluke or The Cat Who series, you'll love this first-in-series cozy mystery! Buy now and help Mallory and Hunch uncover the truth!
If someone had told me, Mallory Beck, that I would be the next unschooled detective in Honeysuckle Grove, I would have thought they were ten noodles short of a lasagna. After all, my late novelist husband was the one with a passion for mysteries and all things suspicious. Me? I was meant for the comfort of a Crock-Pot, not the intensity of a magnifying glass. But fate had other plans for me, and now I find myself knee-deep in fettuccine, cat treats, and defiant teenagers. It's this unexpected combination that thrusts me right into the heart of a chilling murder investigation.
Perhaps I should have reconsidered my decision to deliver a casserole to a grieving family. Maybe I should have steered clear of the captivating, ever-changing green eyes of my seventh-grade crush—a man who has now become the most arresting cop in town. And maybe, just maybe, I should have stopped listening to the sharp-witted meows of my cantankerous cat, Hunch, who might just be trying to lead me straight into the clutches of the town's murderer.
But regardless of the "what ifs," here I am, caught up in this relentless investigation. A distraught teenage girl places her trust in me, relying on me to uncover the truth. It's up to me to sift through the secrets and shadows of Honeysuckle Grove, West Virginia, piecing together the puzzle before it claims more lives. With every twist and turn, danger lurks closer, but I won't rest until justice is served.
Step into my world, where feline instincts and simmering casseroles collide with the relentless pursuit of truth. Are you ready to join me as I unravel the dark secrets that threaten to unravel our seemingly idyllic town? Trust me, the truth is lurking just beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered, and it's a mystery you won't want to miss!
Buy now and help Mallory and Hunch uncover the truth!
★★★★★ Praise for Denise Jaden's writing: ★★★★★
"A riveting and emotional story." ~ The Compulsive Reader
"...A remarkable first novel." ~ CM Magazine
"Highly recommended." ~ Library Media Connection
"Harrowing and inspiring." ~ Publishers Weekly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Jaden (Mystery of the Holiday Hustle) kicks off her Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers series with this entertaining introduction to Mallory Beck. Mallory has barely left the house in the eight months since her mystery novelist husband, Cooper, was killed in a fire. Her first trip back to church ends with her volunteering to bring a casserole to the Montrose family, whose patriarch was recently killed in a car accident. After meeting the family, Mallory becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of Dan Montrose's supposed hit-and-run car accident that left almost no physical traces on the road. Helping her are the victim's 15-year-old daughter, Amber; police officer Alex Martinez, Mallory's middle school crush; and Cooper's cat, Hunch, who loves a good mystery. Together they sniff out clues, and Mallory slowly comes out of her self-imposed shell as the trio narrow down the suspects, who include a twitchy lawyer, Dan's son, the Montrose housekeeper, and a friend of the family. Surprising twists and the sweet romance between Mallory and Officer Martinez will keep readers engaged until the open-ended finale. This cozy mystery blends cooking, cats, and sleuthing to great effect. (Self-published)
