Murder, mayhem, and a whiff no one can place… it’s all in a day’s sleuthing for Hattiewick’s sharpest seniors.
In the small town of Hattiewick, nothing stirs up more excitement than a wedding. That is, until the big day is brought to a grinding halt by a shocking turn of events, and three sharp‑witted residents find themselves facing a conundrum that requires a little more brainpower than deciding what hat to wear to the nuptials.
As whispers ripple through the community, a newcomer arrives in town. Is he an ally, or the prime suspect no one saw coming?
With their curiosity, a dash of humour, and a friendship forged over years of shared ups and downs, the trio sets out to uncover the truth. But as the clues pile up, one question lingers — quite literally — at each crime scene… what is that smell?
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Small Town, Big Ego, Huge Mystery
When country‑music bad boy Barnaby ‘The Cowboy’ Blake rolls into Hattiewick with his entourage; an oversized ego; and an attitude that clashes horribly with the small English town’s ‘good-manners-matter’ charm, he manages to outstay his welcome before he’s even taken off his boots.
He’s come to escape the paparazzi, write new music, and search for inspiration — but all he finds is a village full of people who’d prefer he left and never returned.
So when Barnaby is murdered, the list of suspects is as long as his forthcoming tour itinerary, but no one’s talking…
Enter Joe, Jean, and Peggy, Hattiewick’s unstoppable sleuthing trio, joined by Brian, their much younger but equally enthusiastic partner in crime‑solving. Together, they’ll sift through secrets, lies, and simmering grudges to uncover the truth.
Barnaby Blake brought his boots and his bad attitude — but Hattiewick’s sleuths are ready to bring the justice.
Join Joe, Jean, Peggy, and Brian as they embark on their second murder-mystery in A Trace of Treachery.
Due for publication in December 2026: Currently available to pre-order only from Amazon. Other retailer links to follow.
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Have the Sleuths Finally Met Their Match?
Joe, Jean, Peggy and Brian’s third adventure will be here in early 2027.