Silence Says the Most - Bailey, Kathleen

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Résumé :
A dead body is found floating in a lake. A child's drawing places her at the crime scene. The shocking connection lands her in deep water. For fans of Clue, Nancy Drew, and small-town cozy mysteries! Advice columnist Olivia Penn's cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia, is buzzing with preparations for the annual fall festival and Halloween parade. Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts line the streets, the leaves are turning, and the crisp autumn air makes for perfect sweater weather. With a new romance blooming, the season feels more charming than spooky-until a lakeside picnic with a friend puts her in the wrong place at the wrong time. When a body is discovered amid an algae bloom under mysterious circumstances, long-standing tensions between a local organic farm and a country club resurface, revealing multiple motives for murder. As suspects point fingers, the only reliable witness is a young boy with autism who doesn't speak. As Olivia investigates why the child has linked her to the crime scene, she uncovers a crucial clue hiding in plain sight. But when an unexpected encounter leads to a startling revelation, she must improvise a risky plan to stop the killer. With time running out, justice hinges on quick thinking and a leap of faith. Can Olivia unmask the killer before the evidence vanishes? Or will she become the next victim and be silenced forever? What readers are saying about Kathleen's novels: Didn't disappoint! The characters are engaging, and the plot is suspenseful. A wonderful second entry into a fun cozy mystery series! A page-turning mystery brimming with cozy details and murder suspects. I enjoy all the details of the town, especially the seasonal touches. Her journalist brain makes her one talented sleuth. Clever and engaging, blooming good with another complex mystery. A compelling mix of environmental issues, organic farming, and Halloween fun. Sensory-laden descriptions and richly emotional banter. Realistic, admirable characters ... a troubled vet, a single mother, a special needs child. A fast-paced, gripping, page-turner with true-to-life characters. Inclusion of disability and diverse cultural traditions added meaningful depth. A favorite in my book! Couldn't wait to read the next one in the series! A complex mystery with a nice bit of romance and plenty of small-town charm. Silence Says the Most is the gripping second installment 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:
Five days before Halloween, fall turns frightful when a child's drawing entangles Olivia in a murder at a park lake. Olivia Penn's hometown of Apple Station, Virginia, is gearing up for its annual Halloween festival. All is cozy in the crisp fall air, and pumpkins, corn mazes, and autumn vibes are everywhere. A lakeside picnic with her forever friend, though, sets off a shocking chain of events that catches Olivia in the wrong place at the wrong time. When a body is discovered amid an algae bloom under mysterious circumstances, everyone points fingers, but one among them is not telling the truth. The only apparent witness to the crime is a child who doesn't speak. Motives abound, suspects are plenty, and it's up to Olivia to discover why the child has implicated her as the key to solving the murder. Can Olivia unmask the killer before the endangered evidence vanishes? Or will she become the next victim and be silenced forever? If you like Clue, Nancy Drew, and small town, cozy mysteries with heart and humor, a charming cast of characters, and a twisty plot, you'll love Silence Says the Most, the second book in The Olivia Penn Mystery Series....