Head for Murder
(2023)(The first book in the Head Rock Harbor Mystery series)
A novel by Chase Connor
Head Rock Harbor Books in the small river town of Head Rock Harbor sees its share of drama. Usually, because Jackson Harpers cat, Rattlesnatches, cant give up his street cat ways and constantlythough, accidentallyterrorizes customers. However, for all of his trying, even Rattlesnatches cant stir up enough trouble to make Head Rock Harbor all that interesting. As a river town, Head Rock Harbor has plenty of shopping, eateries, and festivals for all the major holidays for tourists to enjoy. Still, Head Rock Harbor essentially invented small-town living.
So, when Prescott Pembertona local artist who made it big in New York City before moving back to Head Rock Harboris found dead in the harbor, its tragic, but no one suspects foul play. However, when it becomes clear that several people in town might have benefited from his death, questions arise. Was this death by misadventure or was Prescott murdered?
Jacksons shop is the center of daily gossip, and he hears plenty of whispers surrounding Prescotts death. Hes concerned that the citizens of Head Rock Harbor are merely stirring up drama, but hes also concerned that his best friend, Detective Jeremy Morris, isnt taking Prescotts death seriously enough. Jacksons motherwho owns the local trailer park and Harpers Bar, Grill, Bait & Tackletells him to mind his business.
Jackson has spent his whole life not listening to his mother. So, what else can he do but check into the gossip swirling around town? But with his best friend, the police chief, and the mayor and her husband ignoring any evidence he uncovers, Jackson finds his only ally is Rattlesnatches.
Hopefully, curiosity doesnt get the cat killed
Genre: Cozy Mystery
So, when Prescott Pembertona local artist who made it big in New York City before moving back to Head Rock Harboris found dead in the harbor, its tragic, but no one suspects foul play. However, when it becomes clear that several people in town might have benefited from his death, questions arise. Was this death by misadventure or was Prescott murdered?
Jacksons shop is the center of daily gossip, and he hears plenty of whispers surrounding Prescotts death. Hes concerned that the citizens of Head Rock Harbor are merely stirring up drama, but hes also concerned that his best friend, Detective Jeremy Morris, isnt taking Prescotts death seriously enough. Jacksons motherwho owns the local trailer park and Harpers Bar, Grill, Bait & Tackletells him to mind his business.
Jackson has spent his whole life not listening to his mother. So, what else can he do but check into the gossip swirling around town? But with his best friend, the police chief, and the mayor and her husband ignoring any evidence he uncovers, Jackson finds his only ally is Rattlesnatches.
Hopefully, curiosity doesnt get the cat killed
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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