A fortune teller, new to the beach community of Rocky Bluff,
is murdered in her home…
By F.M. Meredith
A fortune teller is murdered in the small beach town of Rocky Bluff, California. The RBPD’s investigation uncovers several suspects—all with motives and opportunity. But which one killed her?
The body of a suspect is discovered on the fortune teller’s property. Clearly, the two killings are related, but how? Who is responsible?
Meanwhile, the mayor’s daughter, Kayla, whose best friend is Detective Doug Milligan’s daughter, is upset because her mother’s sister wants her to leave Rocky Bluff to live with her in Los Angeles. Can her friends convince Kayla’s aunt to leave her there with her father?
Book Information
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Publisher: 31 Months LLC;
Soft Cover: ASIN: B09XLQCNZB; 190 pages; $12.99; E-Book, $2.99
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EA50Eo
“What is it? Can’t it wait? I’m
right in the middle of an….”
“No, Dad, it can’t wait. We found a
dead woman.” He could hear another young voice in the background.
“Calm down. Who’s with you?”
“Kayla.”
Kayla Duval, the mayor’s daughter,
was Beth’s best friend.
“Where are you?”
“You know that fortune teller or
whatever she is…was? We’re at her place.” Beth’s words came out in a rapid
stream. “The house on Valley Boulevard.”
Rocky Bluff P.D. had received
several complaints about the so-called psychic or spiritualist, Bernadette
Wolfort, and Doug had even gone to her home to interview her once. The
complaints had been vague. Nothing really added up to a crime. If people were
foolish enough to visit a fortune teller and pay her, they got what they
deserved, didn’t they? He knew where to go. “You two stay put, and don’t touch
anything.”
“We didn’t. I know better. We
knocked, but when no one answered, we tried the door. It was unlocked, and we
opened it. After all, Kayla was told to come here this morning. There she was,
lying on the floor. We could tell she was dead.”
“I’ll be there in a few minutes.”
He’d no sooner finished the call
when Doug and his partner, Detective Felix Zachary, were summoned to Chief
Taylor’s office. She hadn’t given the reason for the meeting, but Doug guessed
she wanted to discuss problems she was having with the Rocky Bluff City
Council.
Fairly new to the department, Chief
Chandra Taylor, Black and female, had proved to be a strong and steady leader.
Seldom in uniform, she usually wore blouses, slacks, and tailored jackets. Today,
the blouse was a bright print, much like the abstract paintings on her office
walls.
Doug remained standing. “I’m sorry,
Chief, but I have to go. My daughter, Beth, called a minute ago. She and Kayla
have discovered a dead body.”
F.M. Meredith, also known as Marilyn Meredith, has had 48 books published as well as two short stories, most are mysteries, but also a few Christian horror, a roman with supernatural elements, and a cookbook. She’s taught writing in many venues including for Writers Digest and many conferences. She lives in the foothills of the Sierra with her husband.
Her latest book is the mystery, Reversal of Fortune.
You can visit her website at http://fictionforyou.com/ or her blog at https://marilynmeredith.blogspot.com. Connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.
Thank you so much for hosting me today. This looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn Meredith (F.M. Meredith) is one of the best mystery writers around. In her Rocky Bluff series, she has created an interesting cast of characters readers can look forward to meeting in each book. But the series can be read in any order. Highly recommended!
ReplyDeleteThank you for you comment and praise, Lorna. I appreciate both.
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