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A Bristol Heights Cozy Mystery
by Avry Clarke
A crumbling inn. A buried family secret. A murder that refuses to stay hidden.
After twelve years away, chef Emma Bradford returns to the charming bayside town of Bristol Heights with nothing but her basset hound Jax and a cryptic note from her estranged Uncle Harold. But when she arrives at the once-glorious Bradford Inn, she finds her uncle crushed beneath a toppled wine rack in the dark, musty basement.
The police call it a tragic accident. Emma calls it murder.
With the help of her BFF, Liza, the Inns handyman, and the ever-sniffing Jax, Emma sets out to uncover the truth behind her uncle’s suspicious death. But danger lurks behind every vintage door: shady business deals, threatening loan sharks, a pompous developer with a shadowy driver, and a housekeeper who knows more than she lets on.
When brake lines are cut, fires spark, and bricks fly through windows, it’s clear someone wants Emma out of the picture, permanently. As she digs deeper, the more she unearths: hidden passageways, long-forgotten secrets, and a plot that could destroy her family’s legacy forever.
Can Emma solve the mystery before the killer silences her for good? Or will the Bradford Inn become her final resting place?
Acceltius LLC is an indie Publishing Company.
Authors: Avry Clarke Avry Clarke writes charming cozy mysteries filled with small-town secrets, loyal pets, and feel-good twists. Inspired by life on the Chesapeake Bay, she brings Bristol Heights to life with warmth, intrigue, and a dash of humor. When she is not writing, she is usually sipping coffee, exploring seaside towns, or finding new ways to spoil one of her rescues. Marshal Brighton Marshall Brighton is a leadership expert and former technology executive with more than twenty-five years of experience helping teams navigate high-pressure environments. He writes about overcoming overthinking, building clarity, and making confident decisions in work and life. Through practical tools and real-world insight, he helps readers rise above doubt and step into steady, intentional leadership..
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