Happy New Year Murder

Rachel Woods

Dec 2023 · A Reporter Roland Bean Cozy Mystery Book 8 · BonzaiMoon Books

About this ebook

In the Palmchat Islands, where the New Year ushers in hope and joy, Beanie and his family revel in a dazzling fireworks display. Little do they know that the night's festivities will soon give way to a chilling mystery.

 

As the first light of the year graces the sleepy island, Beanie heads to the backyard to stow away the lawn chairs, only to stumble upon a strange scene.

 

A man staggering toward him, wounded and seeking help.

 

The victim turns out to be the wealthy owner of a loan company with lots of enemies, from an employee fired for shady business practices to an ex-partner looking for revenge after being kicked out of the company.

 

As Beanie delves into the labyrinth of secrets, he uncovers a trail leading to a sinister scheme. The motives are tangled, the suspects unpredictable, and the danger lurking becomes palpable.

 

With every revelation, Beanie navigates the twisted paths of betrayal and stumbles upon a startling revelation that unveils a plot that no one could have anticipated.

 

In Happy New Year Murder, Beanie races against time to unravel the threads of deception. Can he unveil the truth before the clock strikes twelve? 

Cozy up with this page-turner and join Beanie on a thrilling journey where danger lurks behind every corner, and the new year brings more than just resolutions.

Ratings and reviews

I completely enjoyed this book, it's my first with this writer but she gives enough background information so I didn't feel lost at all. I love that Beanie, main character, and his wife Noelle have a strong loving relationship, you don't often see that. Beanie is an investigative reporter for the local small town paper who discovers a man stabbed in his own backyard. Join him as he tries to unravel this mystery and the others that follow!

I have read many books written by this author because she is the TRUTH!! I love a good mystery. My favorite show is Columbo (I’m aging myself) and for some reason, this author reminds me of him.

Several twists and turns in the story that have to be discovered to find out the truth. Keeps you guessing till the end. Interesting character to follow as he gathers and reviews the evidence and clues to find out what happened. Good read. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.