Olivia Penn Mystery

Castle meets Clue in this fun, fast-paced, fresh take on the cozy mystery. 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? Join the journey in the first novel of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. If you grew up reading Nancy Drew, you'll love this cozy mystery that entertains with heart and humor amid a charming cast of 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.

A dead body in the woods. A rare sapphire is missing. The connection changes her life forever. A SILVER FALCHION TOP PICK FOR COZY MYSTERY "The sense of community is strong throughout the fast-paced novel as evidenced by the support of likable figures … Olivia is a memorable protagonist, whose caring nature is equally matched with her intelligence … sure to please fans of cozy, holiday mysteries." – BookLife Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season's spirit has sparked a new romance, and everything seems merry and bright-until she is mistaken for a dead woman. When a stranger makes a wild accusation involving the parents of the man she's falling for, Olivia finds herself in a no-win situation. As evidence supporting the claim mounts, a mysterious murder near his father's cabin attracts the attention of the FBI. Caught between mother and son, Olivia investigates to clear his family's name while matching wits with a legendary thief. With the clock ticking, Olivia must set a trap using herself as bait, or the killer may vanish without a trace. Her new love hangs in the balance, and her life is on the line. Justice will hinge on sixty minutes and a phone call. Will the call be answered? Or will the thief recover the sapphire and silence her forever? Under the Cocoon Moon is the third book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Under the Cocoon Moon is a small-town, heartwarming, humorous mystery, featuring charming characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean cozy mystery thriller-where nothing is as it seems.

Find the cat. Crack the case. "For readers who love mysteries that don't rely on gore or shock value, Without a Shadow of Doubt hits the sweet spot-clean, clever, and character-driven." - Los Angeles Book Review The Highland Games have arrived just outside Apple Station, Virginia, bringing bagpipes, kilts, and a tide of tartan-clad tourists to the cozy small town. Advice columnist Olivia Penn is ready for a weekend of fun now that her life has finally settled into a quiet, steady rhythm. But when a local turns up dead in one of the town's most iconic homes, a cryptic message from a friend draws her into a tangled mystery. As Olivia investigates, family secrets and surprising motives surface, linking three brooches, an antique cross, and a 17th-century Scottish Bible. Clues connect seven suspects to the crime, and each has something to hide. When her friend can't be found and the police start asking questions, the mystery hits closer to home and runs deeper than she ever imagined. After an unlikely witness makes a shocking revelation, Olivia enlists her friends and a heroic search and rescue golden retriever to help her follow the trail before it goes cold. The man she loves is caught in the crosshairs, and to protect him, she'll have to risk everything. Justice hinges on a missing cat, a chase through the woods, and a stare-down with a mama bear. Without a Shadow of Doubt is the gripping fifth 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, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries with lovable cats and dogs.

A dead body is found floating in a local lake. A child's drawing places her at the crime scene. The shocking connection lands her in deep water. FOR FANS OF CLUE AND NANCY DREW Advice columnist Olivia Penn's cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia, is preparing for its annual fall festival and Halloween parade. Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts decorate the town as the leaves are changing colors and the crisp autumn air makes for perfect sweater weather. With the hint of a new romance in Olivia's life, the spooky season seems anything but-until a lakeside picnic with a friend catches her in the wrong place at the wrong time. After a dead body is discovered amid an algae bloom under mysterious circumstances, tensions between an organic farm and a country club reveal multiple motives for murder. While the suspects point fingers at each other, the only reliable witness is a neurodivergent child who doesn't speak. When Olivia investigates why the child has linked her to the murder, she discovers that the key to solving the crime has been hiding in plain sight. As she races to collect the crucial evidence, an unexpected encounter and revelation forces her to improvise a risky plan to thwart the murderer's scheme. With time running out, justice-and her life-depend 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? Silence Says the Most is the second book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Silence Says the Most is a small-town, heartwarming, humorous mystery, featuring charming characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean cozy mystery thriller-where nothing is as it seems.

A mysterious murder at an abandoned army base. A carnival has rolled into town. The shocking connection forces her to choose between a dear friend and her new love. FOR FANS OF CLUE AND NANCY DREW Spring is blooming in Apple Station, Virginia, and advice columnist Olivia Penn's new romance is heating up. With love in the air and the carnival in town, life seems picture-perfectuntil a stranger arrives at her door with carnations and a cryptic message for her friend. When Olivia follows the trail and finds her friend standing over a dead body, she discovers theres more to the carnival than just fun and games. Compelled to keep an impossible secret from both her new love and the police, Olivia is recruited to go undercover and investigate who among the quirky carnival crew had a motive for murder. In a race to protect her friend and solve the crime, she must trust a man she never expected to see again. Together, they execute a daring plan to bring a killer to justice and save the lives of thirty very precious, valuable feathered friends. With the killer on the verge of vanishing without a trace, justiceand her lifehinge on quick thinking and a bold move. Will she and her new love survive to see another day? When the Carnival Came is the fourth book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. When the Carnival Came is a small-town, heartwarming, humorous mystery, featuring charming characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean cozy mystery thrillerwhere nothing is as it seems. The whole series is fantastic. Los Angeles Book Review Bailey's writing radiates compassion. BookLife Review A delightfully charming read. Drus Book Musings