When Marla James discovered a dead body in the apartment next to hers years ago by coincidence, her life was tremendously affected. More specifically, it is after this chilling encounter, that she decides to become a funeral director, a job that she surprisingly still enjoys. Given her peculiar personality and her difficulty in understanding and following the social cues, this role has been a great fit for her. This is exactly why a seemingly ordinary phone call in the middle of the night, wasn't enough of a warning for the nightmare that was about to unfold before her eyes...
Oddly enough, not only is the crime scene located where she once lived, but she also recognizes the victim, who to Marla's horror, is her old landlord. To make matters more complicated, she realizes that she has already seen one eerily similar murder in this exact house, a few years ago. Both victims died from a slash to the throat, the killing trademark of a murderer who is already behind bars. Shocked by the gruesome turn of events and the overwhelming memories, she tries to recollect herself and do her duty. However, not long after speaking with Dane Read, the handsome detective investigating the case, Marla is declared a suspect by the police. Out of nowhere, more and more damning evidence is planted against her, giving her only one option...
Inevitably, she will be forced to take justice in her own hands, struggling to eliminate the possible killers herself. However, the more suspects she interviews, the more dreadful secrets she uncovers. As the case's clock is reaching its final strike, Marla's chances for exculpation are tragically reduced. Will the dashing Detective fall for Marla's quirky charm and intelligence and help her find the real culprit, or will he stand by idly, watching her go down for a crime she didn't commit? Will she manage to get to the bottom of this mystery, swimming through the dangerous obstacles that lurk in every corner?
"The Murder Next Door" is an intriguing cozy mystery novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, just pure captivating mystery.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Oddly enough, not only is the crime scene located where she once lived, but she also recognizes the victim, who to Marla's horror, is her old landlord. To make matters more complicated, she realizes that she has already seen one eerily similar murder in this exact house, a few years ago. Both victims died from a slash to the throat, the killing trademark of a murderer who is already behind bars. Shocked by the gruesome turn of events and the overwhelming memories, she tries to recollect herself and do her duty. However, not long after speaking with Dane Read, the handsome detective investigating the case, Marla is declared a suspect by the police. Out of nowhere, more and more damning evidence is planted against her, giving her only one option...
Inevitably, she will be forced to take justice in her own hands, struggling to eliminate the possible killers herself. However, the more suspects she interviews, the more dreadful secrets she uncovers. As the case's clock is reaching its final strike, Marla's chances for exculpation are tragically reduced. Will the dashing Detective fall for Marla's quirky charm and intelligence and help her find the real culprit, or will he stand by idly, watching her go down for a crime she didn't commit? Will she manage to get to the bottom of this mystery, swimming through the dangerous obstacles that lurk in every corner?
"The Murder Next Door" is an intriguing cozy mystery novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, just pure captivating mystery.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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