Deadly Return: A gripping British cozy mystery (The Seacastle Mysteries Book 1)

Sometimes catching up with an old school friend can be murderBritish cosy mysteries without the fluffDivorced, broke, and saddled with a malevolent rescue cat, former investigative journalist Tanya Bowe has traded hard-hitting stories for a struggling vintage furniture shop. When her tech-savvy stepson and a new business partner shake up her quiet life, things finally seem to be looking up.Then an old schoolfriend is found dead at the foot of the stairs in her family mansion.The police - led by Tanya's ex-husband, DI George Carter - are quick to call it an accident. But Tanya's instincts scream murder. Armed with her journalist's nose for lies and Mouse's tech abilities, she digs into the Conrad family's dark secrets, uncovering a web of betrayal, jealousy, and long-buried resentments.As bodies pile up and suspects multiply, Tanya must navigate Seacastle's quirky locals, overcome George's scepticism, and outwit a killer who's already proven they'll stop at nothing.Did Mel fall... or was she pushed?And can Tanya uncover the truth before the killer strikes again?Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Christie, and Simon Brett, Deadly Return delivers wit, friendship, and seaside charm with a satisfyingly twisty whodunnit at its heart.Unravel the mystery for yourself! Buy it now