Innvitation to Murder - A Maddie Brooke Mystery, #1 - E-book - ePub

Welcome to "Innvitation to Murder, " a captivating cozy mystery set at the picturesque Magnolia Blossom Inn, nestled in the charming town of Clarkstown at the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley just outside Charlottesville, VA. Meet Maddie Brooke, recent graduate of UVA Charlottesville, and a young woman who unexpectedly inherits the inn from her late grandmother, Polly Brooke. With the support of her best friends, computer wizard Lionel Hogan and intern physician Lily Chung, Maddie sets out to breathe new life into the inn and honor her grandmother's legacy while investigating her grandmother's sudden death.
However, tranquility quickly turns to turmoil when a college student is found murdered during his stay at the inn. Handsome Yankee police detective Allen Crawford arrives to investigate, and sparks fly between him and Maddie as they work together to unravel the mystery. As Maddie delves deeper into the two deaths, she discovers secrets that lead back to her own family history. To complicate matters, Grannie's ghost makes occasional appearances at the inn, offering cryptic clues and adding an otherworldly twist to the investigation.
Amidst the chaos, Maddie's cousin, Bobbie Jo Taylor, arrives and proves to be a mischievous troublemaker, stirring up drama and suspicion at every turn. With twists, turns, and a touch of romance, "Innvitation to Murder" is a delightful blend of intrigue, friendship, and small-town charm that will keep readers guessing until the very end.