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Marla A. White

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder

Audiobook 2h 33m

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After injuring herself on the job as a Los Angeles cop, Mel O'Rourke leaves the force battered both physically and mentally. Looking for a fresh start, she moves to a quiet mountain town and opens the Babbling Brook Inn. Excited for her new life, Mel decides to participate in the town's holiday cookie contest, but her newfound joy crashes when one of her guests turns up dead in her lobby.

Mel is tempted to attribute the death to natural causes, but when another guest dies, her cop sense kicks in. The local Sheriff tells her to stand down, but with her own life in danger, Mel won't back off. With everything on the line, she has to push through her own fears to catch the killer before more bodies drop, perhaps even her own.

Reviews:

This cozy mystery is a suspenseful who-done-it. The author wrote a strong and likable leading character. Mel is an ex-cop who must solve two murders while suffering from an injury, emotional fears, and running an Inn. The engaging storyline has moments of humor and plenty of drama. The author takes you on a fun ride with a list of suspects, leading to an explosive ending. An enjoyable weekend read. - Darlene Fredette

The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder is the perfect cozy mystery to add to your reading list this holiday season. Rest assured, this delightful story is an enjoyable read any time of year. The twists and turns will keep you guessing until the end. The eclectic cast of characters in and around the Babbling Brook Inn leap off the page with their individual and engaging personalities. Mel O’Rourke is no damsel in distress, but she does find herself in the middle of a potential love triangle. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this is only the first in a series of future cozies and hope to follow Mel along on her journey. - Jill Piscitello 

About the author:

Marla White - The Reader's House

Marla White’s storytelling journey began at age four, drawing on the TV screen to save Winky Dink, earning her a spanking and a career pivot. Initially aspiring to be a park ranger, she realized she preferred watching TV shows about park rangers over braving the outdoors.

Marla has worked on award-winning TV movies for ABC, CBS, USA, and HBO and served as head of television for Emmy-winner Peter Tolan. She now teaches story analysis and workshops at UCLA.

A lifelong horse lover, Marla fell for eventing after exploring hunters, barrel racing, and trail rides, conquering Novice level before pausing to focus on novel writing. Her books include The Starlight Mint Surprise Murder and the Keeper Chronicles series. When not writing, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and solving tough puzzles.

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