Where the Light Shines Through - Bailey, Kathleen

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Résumé :
In a charming southern town, a historic manor hides deadly secrets, and one determined advice columnist must uncover the truth to save her friend. For fans of Nancy Drew, Clue, and small-town cozy mysteries! Olivia Penn is looking forward to visiting her father as spring blooms in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. Her plans to enjoy a week of relaxation with her friends and family are upended after a shocking murder shakes the close-knit community. When a body is found under mysterious circumstances at an abandoned manor and the police suspect her childhood friend of murder, Olivia refuses to let him take the fall. Convinced they've got it wrong, she follows the clues left behind by the victim and uncovers long-buried secrets that tie her friend to the crime scene. With time running out and the killer's trail growing cold, she must navigate tangled relationships, hidden motives, and a treacherous web of lies. With help from her friends and a loyal beagle, she races to solve the mystery before there's another victim. But to reveal the truth, she must dare to do the unthinkable and take a leap of faith into where the light shines through. Can Olivia save her friend and thwart the killer's plan? Or will it be lights out for them both? What readers are saying about Kathleen's novels: Brilliant Fun! Delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements. Strong female lead. The mystery was a mystery within a mystery. Couldn't put it down. Entertaining, well?paced, and witty. Vividly sketched hometown. Alive with warmth and local color. Engaging writing voice instantly draws you in. Charming from beginning to end! Wonderful plot, fitting side stories, and world?building that had me visualizing everything. Smartly?drawn mystery, with great suspense & plenty of suspects! Pulled me in with excellently written characters and continued development. Small town setting, petty rivalries, and secrecy bring realism to the story. Where the Light Shines Through is the captivating first book in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you'll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, strong female leads, and feel-good mysteries. Dive into the enchanting world of Apple Station, where a clever sleuth is always on the case. Your next unputdownable cozy mystery awaits! Read today!...

Biographie:
Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. For over twenty years, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist with children who have special needs, drawing on degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She now writes in Virginia with her feline assistant, who insists on supervising every draft. When she's not writing, Kathleen can usually be found covered in cat hair, surrounded by far too many sticky notes, and plotting new twists to keep readers guessing. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. Visit her online at kathleenbaileyauthor.com....

Sommaire:
For fans of Clue and Castle ... you'll love this fun, comforting, and uplifting cozy mystery with a Gilmore Girls vibe. Olivia's syndicated advice column is about solving problems ... not murders. But when she returns to her hometown of Apple Station in Virginia to visit her dad, she has five days to expose a killer or fall prey as the next victim. Olivia had planned for a week of rest and relaxation before her move to New York for a promotion and a chance to pursue her publishing dreams. Within hours of arriving home, her world changes forever with the death of someone dear. A promise to a grieving mother leads her to uncover secrets from the past that put her life in danger, leaving her at a crossroads. Does she risk investigating further or settle for the security of the life that awaits? Will she chase after what she thinks she wants or listen to what her heart needs? With the support of friends and family, a tenuous alliance with the lead police detective, and the bravery of an intrepid beagle, she races to protect her dad, rescue an unlikely ally, and bring a murderer to justice. When all seems lost, will Olivia summon the strength and courage she needs to see where the light shines through? If you grew up reading Nancy Drew, you'll love this cozy mystery that entertains with heart and humor amid a charming cast of quirky characters set in a small Southern town. Escape to enjoy a captivating, heartwarming story that will inspire you to be the hero of your own life. Buy Where the Light Shines Through to read a mystery with heart and humor that celebrates the connections of friends and family!...