A Fatal Massage
(2025)(The first book in the Marina Bellamy Cozy Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple and Tessa Townsend
When relaxation turns deadly, one spa owner becomes an unlikely detective.
Marina Bellamy's peaceful life as owner of Tranquil Waters Day Spa in charming Seabreeze Shore is shattered when wealthy patron Evelyn Thorne is found dead after a hot stone massage. With Detective Cal Prescott eyeing Marina as the prime suspect, she must clear her name by finding the real killer.
The mysterious "Sarah Smith" who booked a last-minute appointment just before Evelyn's death seems to hold the key. But as Marina investigates, she uncovers a web of corruption involving the town's most prominent citizens. Between corrupt politicians, shady real estate deals, and family secrets, everyone had a reason to want Evelyn gone.
When someone breaks into the spa and attempts to run Marina down in the street, she realizes she's getting too close to the truth. With help from her loyal staff, a retired sheriff, and a bookstore owner with a knack for mysteries, Marina sets a trap for the killer. But will her amateur sleuthing skills be enough to catch a murderer before she becomes the next victim?
In this small town, the most dangerous secrets hide behind the most charming smiles.
Genre: Mystery
Marina Bellamy's peaceful life as owner of Tranquil Waters Day Spa in charming Seabreeze Shore is shattered when wealthy patron Evelyn Thorne is found dead after a hot stone massage. With Detective Cal Prescott eyeing Marina as the prime suspect, she must clear her name by finding the real killer.
The mysterious "Sarah Smith" who booked a last-minute appointment just before Evelyn's death seems to hold the key. But as Marina investigates, she uncovers a web of corruption involving the town's most prominent citizens. Between corrupt politicians, shady real estate deals, and family secrets, everyone had a reason to want Evelyn gone.
When someone breaks into the spa and attempts to run Marina down in the street, she realizes she's getting too close to the truth. With help from her loyal staff, a retired sheriff, and a bookstore owner with a knack for mysteries, Marina sets a trap for the killer. But will her amateur sleuthing skills be enough to catch a murderer before she becomes the next victim?
In this small town, the most dangerous secrets hide behind the most charming smiles.
Genre: Mystery
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