Mrs. Oliver’s Twist: A Quinn McFarland Mystery

Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, the latest release by Saralyn Richard

Guest Post + Book and Author InfoLearn more about Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, click the link here for an interview with SaralynDon’t miss any new books! Click the link here for more interviews, guest posts, and spotlights.Mrs. Oliver’s Twist

Quinn McFarland is on the verge of living her best life. With exciting career plans, a loving husband, and dreams of a perfect future, everything seems to be falling into place. But when she’s asked to identify the body of her beloved former teacher, Mrs. Oliver, Quinn’s world is fragmented.

The moment Quinn looks at the wrist of the deceased, she notices something chilling—a tattoo she’s seen before. But this time, the ink holds an unsettling meaning, pulling Quinn into a tangled web of mystery and deception. As she digs deeper, Quinn uncovers dark truths about her teacher’s past—secrets that lead to a brutal murder and people she knows and trusts.

Now, Quinn must navigate a treacherous path where every clue brings more danger and where the stakes are do-or-die. As the investigation spirals out of control, Quinn’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel. With her marriage, her family, and her future on the line, Quinn must confront the frightening reality that the killer may be closer than she ever imagined—and time is running out.

A gripping thriller filled with unexpected perils, Mrs. Oliver’s Twist will keep you spinning until the very last page.​

To purchase Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, click any of the following links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble & IndieBound The Detective Parrott Mystery Series

The Detective Parrott Mystery Series features police procedural mysteries set in Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania, where many of America’s wealthiest and most powerful elite own equestrian farms and country mansions.

Detective Parrott, young, African-American, and an outsider, brings clear thinking and a strong moral compass to the job. He’s determined to find the truth and right wrongs. Despite differences in background and experiences, Parrott’s investigations of Brandywine’s one percenters intertwine with his own life in remarkable and intriguing ways.

 

Find all four books by clicking any of the following links: Amazon, Barnes & Noble & IndieBoundGuest Post: Saralyn Richard, Author of Mrs. Oliver’s TwistWhen Setting Drives Plot and Characters

Brandywine Valley is one of the loveliest, most peaceful places on the planet. America’s earliest farm country still has historic buildings and artifacts from the eighteenth century, and the natural beauty of animals and trees reminds me of the settings in post-Renaissance paintings or Thomas Hardy novels. Everything there—the homes, the land, the culture, the people—all of it is rich with beauty and comfort. It’s the last place you’d expect a murder.

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I visited the area many times, but writing about it required intense familiarity with the place—its weather, its attractions, its problems, its people. I interviewed people in various industries, horses, art, farming, conservancy, architecture, and more, and I learned a lot. It was a special thrill when people welcomed me into their businesses and homes to share information, and I’ve done my best to make Detective Parrott’s cases there as authentic in local color as possible.

When it came time to write the Detective Parrott mystery series, I let the setting lead me to the plot. I wrote about the horse community in MURDER IN THE ONE PERCENT, interviewing horse owners, journalists for “The Hunt” and “Steeplechase” magazines, and visiting stables.

The art community sits at the center of A PALETTE FOR LOVE AND MURDER. I learned so much from the Brandywine River Museum, one of the finest regional art museums in the country, if not the world. I spent a day wandering around there, admiring the paintings and soaking up the atmosphere.

The next two books in the Detective Parrott series, CRYSTAL BLUE MURDER and MURDER OUTSIDE THE BOX revolve around the unique historical bank barn structures and fascinating geological topography of the area.

On the surface, Brandywine Valley may be quiet and peaceful, but in my mind, suspense and intrigue are embedded in the landscape, just waiting for Detective Parrott.

Have you been to Brandywine Valley? What about this setting intrigues you for a mystery?

Saralyn Richard — Author of Mrs. Oliver’s Twist

Saralyn Richard writes award-winning mysteries that pull back the curtain on settings like elite country manor houses and disadvantaged urban high schools.

Her works include the Detective Parrott mystery series, Bad Blood Sisters, Mrs. Oliver’s Twist, A Murder of Principal, and Naughty Nana, a children’s book.

An active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America, Saralyn teaches creative writing and literature. Her favorite thing about being an author is interacting with readers like you.

For more information, visit her website at SaralynRichard.comElena Hartwell | Elena Taylor

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