Shell Isle Mystery

Mystery, Women Sleuths, Crime, Investigation, Murder, Cozy, Puzzles Our two magnets for mayhem are at it again! Shell Isle's celebration of July 4th began with the wrong kind of boom. While cousin sleuths Page Wright and Betsy Ross await the cannon firing at Shell Isle's July 4th celebration, Page gets one of her inklings. A murder is imminent, which lands her and Betsy in the middle of another escapade.This time, it's charter Captain Jake who managed to anger five dodgy suspects, all possessing enough motive to take him out. Ignoring the threats of too handsome Detective Tanner not to meddle in the case, the determined sleuths chart a course to solving the murder, only to stumble upon more than they imagined.Along with a twisty plot adventure, this fun romp offers plenty of hi-jinks, culinary debacles served by Betsy, and dashes of romance between Page and Tanner. Fair warning. This whodunit will challenge readers to the final scene. As an author, Tonya's moved by the effect humor and narratives have on readers. That observation illuminates why her stories often convey messages inviting personal exploration. She is enthusiastic about crafting stories with beguiling characters, adding dashes of snappy humor, and engaging dialogue that leaves her fingerprint on each page.When Tonya relocated to the mountains, she found fresh writing ideas waiting. From her favorite porch chair gazing at a tranquil lake, the nudge to scribe her first novel came calling. From her beach chair, the idea for a cozy series, Shell Isle Mysteries presented. Tonya confesses new respect for a chair's ability to motivate writers. She chases her writing joy from the mountains to the seashore.Her fiction and non-fiction stories are published in numerous anthologies, e-magazines, local press, and literary magazines. She's a member of Poets and Writers. Tonya Penrose is her fiction genre pen name.She's excited to introduce Charm, the first book in her newest series.The Shell Isle Mystery Series offers two novels: Baubles to Die For and Red, White, and Boom. The characters of Page and Betsy keep chattering to Tonya, so expect future stories in this collection.Other books: Old Mountain Cassie: The Three Lessons and A Secret Gift.If you enjoy Tonya Penrose's novels, tell others. Book reviews are cherished.Tonya invites readers to visit:Website: www.tonyawrites.comTwitter: @TonyaWrites

In Teatime Trouble, the sleuthing duo of Page and Betsy return. This time, they're in for a hauntingly good mystery!When they agree to cater a proper afternoon tea for a group of esteemed British authors at Three Fables Inn, Page's inklings lead her to the inn's picturesque gardens. But what she finds there is anything but pretty - a dead body draped over a bench. With the help of her always reluctant cousin Betsy, Page sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death. But when strange and ghostly occurrences start happening around the historic inn, the sleuths realize this isn't your average mystery.Is Three Fables really haunted, as some claim? While Page and Betsy try to piece together the clues, they realize that the answer may be closer than they think. Join them as they delve into the secrets of the inn and uncover the truth. Packed with suspense, humor, romance, and unforgettable characters, Teatime Trouble will keep you guessing until the very last page! As an author, Tonya's moved by the effect humor and narratives have on readers. That observation illuminates why her stories often convey messages inviting personal exploration. She is enthusiastic about crafting stories with beguiling characters, adding dashes of snappy humor, and engaging dialogue that leaves her fingerprint on each page.When Tonya relocated to the mountains, she found fresh writing ideas waiting. From her favorite porch chair gazing at a tranquil lake, the nudge to scribe her first novel came calling. From her beach chair, the idea for a cozy series, Shell Isle Mysteries presented. Tonya confesses new respect for a chair's ability to motivate writers. She chases her writing joy from the mountains to the seashore.Her fiction and non-fiction stories are published in numerous anthologies, e-magazines, local press, and literary magazines. She's a member of Poets and Writers. Tonya Penrose is her fiction genre pen name.She's excited to introduce Charm, the first book in her newest series.The Shell Isle Mystery Series offers two novels: Baubles to Die For and Red, White, and Boom. The characters of Page and Betsy keep chattering to Tonya, so expect future stories in this collection.Other books: Old Mountain Cassie: The Three Lessons and A Secret Gift.If you enjoy Tonya Penrose's novels, tell others. Book reviews are cherished.Tonya invites readers to visit:Website: www.tonyawrites.comTwitter: @TonyaWrites

Our two zany sleuths, Page and Betsy, return in Book 3, landing another twisty murder case. The two cousins stop by The Perk Coffee Shop for pumpkin lattes to celebrate the first day of fall. An ever-observant Page notices Shell Isle's High School math teacher sitting nearby. His odd actions awaken her curiosity.Hunched over the newspaper's classified section, the teacher is frantically circling numbers and mumbling to himself. More troubling, the sleuth witnesses a bruiser of a guy joining him. With a quick exchange of laptops and heated words, the thug disappears out the door, leaving the teacher rattled. Within moments, Page receives one of her inklings, signaling there's more than coffee brewing at The Perk.The story's entangled plot will keep readers guessing until the last chapter. Splashes of light romance, plenty of shenanigans, and a few unexpected surprises await.BONUS: Betsy's recipes are included. Calling them a 'bonus' may be a stretch. She's a lousy cook. As an author, Tonya's moved by the effect humor and narratives have on readers. That observation illuminates why her stories often convey messages inviting personal exploration. She is enthusiastic about crafting stories with beguiling characters, adding dashes of snappy humor, and engaging dialogue that leaves her fingerprint on each page.When Tonya relocated to the mountains, she found fresh writing ideas waiting. From her favorite porch chair gazing at a tranquil lake, the nudge to scribe her first novel came calling. From her beach chair, the idea for a cozy series, Shell Isle Mysteries presented. Tonya confesses new respect for a chair's ability to motivate writers. She chases her writing joy from the mountains to the seashore.Her fiction and non-fiction stories are published in numerous anthologies, e-magazines, local press, and literary magazines. She's a member of Poets and Writers. Tonya Penrose is her fiction genre pen name.She's excited to introduce Charm, the first book in her newest series.The Shell Isle Mystery Series offers two novels: Baubles to Die For and Red, White, and Boom. The characters of Page and Betsy keep chattering to Tonya, so expect future stories in this collection.Other books: Old Mountain Cassie: The Three Lessons and A Secret Gift.If you enjoy Tonya Penrose's novels, tell others. Book reviews are cherished.Tonya invites readers to visit:Website: www.tonyawrites.comTwitter: @TonyaWrites