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Wrenn Grayson Mystery #1
Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont
Historian Wrenn Grayson arrives at the Rosemont mansion expecting to receive payment for her services from the mansion's new owner, Clay Addison. That expectation dies when she and Clay find Trey Rosemont murdered on the foyer floor.
Across town, police officers race to Eastwood University. Priceless Egyptian artifacts were stolen from the history department safe. Wrenn's longtime love, Eastwood professor Gideon Douglas, heads the department. Only recovery of the artifacts will save his career. Life in Havens, Ohio, doesn't stop for this crime spree. Wrenn works for Mayor K.C. Tallmadge. He wishes Wrenn would stop searching down clues ahead of the police and pacify temperamental playwright Barton Reed. Barton's play is just days away from opening in the town's historic Baxter Theater.
Amid murder, theft, or curtain calls, Wrenn's instincts prove sharp. But it's her stubborn one-woman approach that places her directly in the killer's path.
Across town, police officers race to Eastwood University. Priceless Egyptian artifacts were stolen from the history department safe. Wrenn's longtime love, Eastwood professor Gideon Douglas, heads the department. Only recovery of the artifacts will save his career. Life in Havens, Ohio, doesn't stop for this crime spree. Wrenn works for Mayor K.C. Tallmadge. He wishes Wrenn would stop searching down clues ahead of the police and pacify temperamental playwright Barton Reed. Barton's play is just days away from opening in the town's historic Baxter Theater.
Amid murder, theft, or curtain calls, Wrenn's instincts prove sharp. But it's her stubborn one-woman approach that places her directly in the killer's path.
264 pages, Paperback
Published February 11, 2016
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Connie Chappell
15 books81 followersConnie Chappell is a bestselling author of literary fiction and literary mystery. A Springfield, Ohio, native, she devotes as much free time as possible to anything out-of-doors. Flowerbeds, golf, walking, and bicycle riding are particular favorites.
In her Wrenn Grayson Mystery Series, Wrenn is a historian and archivist in her hometown of Havens, Ohio. Best Thrillers claims Wrenn’s one-of-a-kind investigative process will have readers flipping pages in her fast-paced mysteries. Chappell take readers into the world of small-town Ohio with its unique combination of local charm and unexpected intrigue. Blending history and modern-day sleuthing, these novels provide a delightfully witty cast of new and returning characters.
Her novel, Every Cloud, is a humorous family drama, packed with mystery, romance, and fun. Readers’ Favorite provided a five-star review. “The plot is engaging and paced with great skill, moving between characters’ individual stories in order to expertly keep the reader engaged at all times.”
The Wild Raspberries Trilogy is complete. These deeply emotional family dramas tell stories of love, loss, and second chances. They have touched the hearts of readers all across the country. The titles are: Wild Raspberries, Proper Goodbye, and Summers Only.
Chappell is the recipient of many writing awards and honors. The Ohio House of Representatives presented her with a commendation in 2019, honoring her writing skills.
Whether literary or mystery, Chappell’s characters are bound to captivate readers till the very end. All of her novels are standalone books that may be read in any order.
Make contact with the author through her website, www.conniechappell.com. While you're there, sign up for her newsletter to learn about future releases.
In her Wrenn Grayson Mystery Series, Wrenn is a historian and archivist in her hometown of Havens, Ohio. Best Thrillers claims Wrenn’s one-of-a-kind investigative process will have readers flipping pages in her fast-paced mysteries. Chappell take readers into the world of small-town Ohio with its unique combination of local charm and unexpected intrigue. Blending history and modern-day sleuthing, these novels provide a delightfully witty cast of new and returning characters.
Her novel, Every Cloud, is a humorous family drama, packed with mystery, romance, and fun. Readers’ Favorite provided a five-star review. “The plot is engaging and paced with great skill, moving between characters’ individual stories in order to expertly keep the reader engaged at all times.”
The Wild Raspberries Trilogy is complete. These deeply emotional family dramas tell stories of love, loss, and second chances. They have touched the hearts of readers all across the country. The titles are: Wild Raspberries, Proper Goodbye, and Summers Only.
Chappell is the recipient of many writing awards and honors. The Ohio House of Representatives presented her with a commendation in 2019, honoring her writing skills.
Whether literary or mystery, Chappell’s characters are bound to captivate readers till the very end. All of her novels are standalone books that may be read in any order.
Make contact with the author through her website, www.conniechappell.com. While you're there, sign up for her newsletter to learn about future releases.
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November 19, 2018
Fun and frightening murder mystery with Wrenn, the completely amateur sleuth, making some very bad decisions. I liked the characters, the plot, and the sweet romance.
September 7, 2019
For what the information is worth, I won a free Kindle copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
Okay, clearly this book isn’t doing much for me if I'm still struggling to motivate myself to read it at the 25% mark. Time to pull the plug.
The problem is possibly more with me than the book. It's not badly written, and seems like a decent enough mystery novel, but it's moving along at a snail's pace. We started off with a murder and a robbery--possibly the two are connected. But now the author has been introducing characters and establishing the small town setting, and I’m just getting bored. It's a little too much set dressing and not enough plot for my liking. Possibly I’m being impatient. All I know is that there are too many other, more enjoyable books I could be spending my time with. Hopefully you like this one better than I did.
Okay, clearly this book isn’t doing much for me if I'm still struggling to motivate myself to read it at the 25% mark. Time to pull the plug.
The problem is possibly more with me than the book. It's not badly written, and seems like a decent enough mystery novel, but it's moving along at a snail's pace. We started off with a murder and a robbery--possibly the two are connected. But now the author has been introducing characters and establishing the small town setting, and I’m just getting bored. It's a little too much set dressing and not enough plot for my liking. Possibly I’m being impatient. All I know is that there are too many other, more enjoyable books I could be spending my time with. Hopefully you like this one better than I did.
April 24, 2016
It stared with a murder!!!! And went from there. I couldn't put it down. Thank you cousin for another great book.
February 8, 2017
Interesting, Suspenseful and Intelligent
Wrenn Grayson is only going to meet Clayton Addison at the newly-purchased Rosemont estate. As an historian, Clayton is hiring her to make sure the restoration of the place is authentic. Problem is there’s a strange car parked out front. Even worse, there’s a dead body inside, sprawled on the marble-tiled foyer. How did it get there? And is the murder connected with the theft of priceless art from an Egyptian exhibit?
DEADLY HOMECOMING AT ROSEMONT by Connie Chappell was an interesting, suspenseful read. The story line was complex and the characters very well-defined. I really vibed with Wrenn Grayson, the lead character. I liked her quirkiness and thought it amplified her more intellectual pursuits. Another thing I liked about her is her mad crush of a boyfriend Gideon Douglas. Hubba-hubba! He’s my kind of college professor, and a lot of women seem to feel that way. Then there’s her rather unique problem-solving methodology. This is not your average detective.
The plot is complicated so thinking caps in place, please. Ms. Chappell does a good job of moving it all along while introducing new characters and information in small enough packets that we can absorb and not get overwhelmed. Oh, and the ending … pretty exciting and unexpected. Yes, the solution was cleverly disguised and it’s one most people won’t guess on page two. At least I didn’t and I’m usually pretty good at figuring these things out.
The only thing I didn’t like about the book is that first chapter. I don’t know why. The pacing is adequate and Wrenn is being herself, but somehow it didn’t work for me. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t great. While not nearly enough to cause me put down the book and stop reading, I thought I’d mention it in case you find the same thing. So please, if your mind starts to wander, hang in there! The story picks up in a big way and it’s worth getting over that small bump in the road.
I recommend DEADLY HOMECOMING AT ROSEMONT and definitely will be reading Ms. Chappell again. Her writing has an individuality and flair, and the descriptive passages were rather superb. And with both the Egyptian art theft and murder to solve, and the romance and small town hijinks to sink into, what’s not to love?
I’m giving this one 4.6 stars and two big thumbs up.
For the purposes of disclosure, I was given a free copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Wrenn Grayson is only going to meet Clayton Addison at the newly-purchased Rosemont estate. As an historian, Clayton is hiring her to make sure the restoration of the place is authentic. Problem is there’s a strange car parked out front. Even worse, there’s a dead body inside, sprawled on the marble-tiled foyer. How did it get there? And is the murder connected with the theft of priceless art from an Egyptian exhibit?
DEADLY HOMECOMING AT ROSEMONT by Connie Chappell was an interesting, suspenseful read. The story line was complex and the characters very well-defined. I really vibed with Wrenn Grayson, the lead character. I liked her quirkiness and thought it amplified her more intellectual pursuits. Another thing I liked about her is her mad crush of a boyfriend Gideon Douglas. Hubba-hubba! He’s my kind of college professor, and a lot of women seem to feel that way. Then there’s her rather unique problem-solving methodology. This is not your average detective.
The plot is complicated so thinking caps in place, please. Ms. Chappell does a good job of moving it all along while introducing new characters and information in small enough packets that we can absorb and not get overwhelmed. Oh, and the ending … pretty exciting and unexpected. Yes, the solution was cleverly disguised and it’s one most people won’t guess on page two. At least I didn’t and I’m usually pretty good at figuring these things out.
The only thing I didn’t like about the book is that first chapter. I don’t know why. The pacing is adequate and Wrenn is being herself, but somehow it didn’t work for me. It wasn’t awful, but it wasn’t great. While not nearly enough to cause me put down the book and stop reading, I thought I’d mention it in case you find the same thing. So please, if your mind starts to wander, hang in there! The story picks up in a big way and it’s worth getting over that small bump in the road.
I recommend DEADLY HOMECOMING AT ROSEMONT and definitely will be reading Ms. Chappell again. Her writing has an individuality and flair, and the descriptive passages were rather superb. And with both the Egyptian art theft and murder to solve, and the romance and small town hijinks to sink into, what’s not to love?
I’m giving this one 4.6 stars and two big thumbs up.
For the purposes of disclosure, I was given a free copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.
June 12, 2018
Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont by Connie Chappell is the 1st in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery Series
Series Background:
Wrenn Grayson is a Historian in Havens, Ohio who, for a price, will help you find answers to the past. She also works for Mayor KC Tallmadge, and writes articles for the newspaper. Busy lady!
My Synopsis:
When Wrenn goes to Rosemont Manor to collect her fee for the investigation into the home and its past occupants, she and her friend Clay, who now owns the house, discover the body of a former tenant, who had been presumed dead. Former police chief Clay Addison, is suddenly on the receiving end of the investigation into Trey Rosemont’s death.
Meanwhile, across town, the love of Wrenn’s life, Professor Gideon Douglas is also having some problems. The University has just been burglarized, and the priceless Egyptian exhibition artifacts that just arrived last night have been stolen. His job is in jeopardy.
Then there is the Mayor, who wants Wrenn to devote her time to keeping the residents happy in an area where a large sinkhole appeared, and look after the upcoming opening of the Baxter Theatre, who has a rather temperamental playwright who must be handled delicately.
My Opinions:
I hadn't particularly liked the main character when I read a short story with Wrenn in it, so was a little hesitant about picking this one up (I've had it for a while). However, this book had me hooked about 10% in. That’s hard to do when you have a pre-conceived notion that you won’t like a book. Kudo’s to the author! It’s an easy read with a good plot, and everything runs smooth. The suspense continues to build, and the characters are great. Although I often wanted to smack Wrenn, she is very likable.
It was a very entertaining read, that kept me turning the pages. Looks like I have a new author to add to my list of “read everything”. I’m looking forward to the second in the series!
For a more complete review of this book and others, please visit my blog:
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Series Background:
Wrenn Grayson is a Historian in Havens, Ohio who, for a price, will help you find answers to the past. She also works for Mayor KC Tallmadge, and writes articles for the newspaper. Busy lady!
My Synopsis:
When Wrenn goes to Rosemont Manor to collect her fee for the investigation into the home and its past occupants, she and her friend Clay, who now owns the house, discover the body of a former tenant, who had been presumed dead. Former police chief Clay Addison, is suddenly on the receiving end of the investigation into Trey Rosemont’s death.
Meanwhile, across town, the love of Wrenn’s life, Professor Gideon Douglas is also having some problems. The University has just been burglarized, and the priceless Egyptian exhibition artifacts that just arrived last night have been stolen. His job is in jeopardy.
Then there is the Mayor, who wants Wrenn to devote her time to keeping the residents happy in an area where a large sinkhole appeared, and look after the upcoming opening of the Baxter Theatre, who has a rather temperamental playwright who must be handled delicately.
My Opinions:
I hadn't particularly liked the main character when I read a short story with Wrenn in it, so was a little hesitant about picking this one up (I've had it for a while). However, this book had me hooked about 10% in. That’s hard to do when you have a pre-conceived notion that you won’t like a book. Kudo’s to the author! It’s an easy read with a good plot, and everything runs smooth. The suspense continues to build, and the characters are great. Although I often wanted to smack Wrenn, she is very likable.
It was a very entertaining read, that kept me turning the pages. Looks like I have a new author to add to my list of “read everything”. I’m looking forward to the second in the series!
For a more complete review of this book and others, please visit my blog:
http://katlovesbooksblog.wordpress.com/
October 27, 2018
It was a nice read. Gripping suspense? Not on its best day. The story was good, the characters enjoyable, but I felt the whole thing just plodded along. In fact, I couldn't wait to get it over with. Description and detail are not always a good thing, particularly when they are overdone. If I wanted to build a secret passageway, I think I could have done it with the description contained in the book. But, seeing as I have no desire to do that, it was just tedious and unnecessarily dragged out.
Of course, the question in my mind as to why Trey left home, disappeared and committed himself to a life of crime when he came from an affluent family and did not have to steal to be able to live comfortably. It bothered me that this was never addressed. Don't like a story that leaves me hanging. I like all my t's crossed and i's dotted.
I liked the relationship between Wrenn and Gideon, although I am really getting sick of the commitment-phobia characters that have been cropping up in too many of the books I have been reading lately. You know that a lack of the ability to permanently commit to a relationship legally is a sign of severe immaturity. Most people, in the long run, look forward to home, hearth and children. It's what makes the world go round.
Of course, the question in my mind as to why Trey left home, disappeared and committed himself to a life of crime when he came from an affluent family and did not have to steal to be able to live comfortably. It bothered me that this was never addressed. Don't like a story that leaves me hanging. I like all my t's crossed and i's dotted.
I liked the relationship between Wrenn and Gideon, although I am really getting sick of the commitment-phobia characters that have been cropping up in too many of the books I have been reading lately. You know that a lack of the ability to permanently commit to a relationship legally is a sign of severe immaturity. Most people, in the long run, look forward to home, hearth and children. It's what makes the world go round.
May 6, 2018
I really liked the mystery in this book, but I didn’t really like the book. It seemed endless even though it’s less than 300 pages long. My problem was too many characters & too many details. We meet about 1 character per page in the first quarter of the book & honestly, I never got them straight. I said “Who the heck is that?” way too many times. I started listing them as a memory aid, but gave up after 2 pages. By the last quarter, I resigned myself to being lost & quit going back to look for them. And I got lost in all the details. There were a lot of details. A whole lot. It shouldn’t take me a week to read a 300 page book. But I loved that the main character is a compulsive weeder. I thought only my father & I did that!
March 8, 2018
Goodreads Kindle Copy Win
Wrenn Grayson is a historian. Expecting to be paid for her services, she arrives at Rosemont finding the owner lying murdered on the foyer floor. Meantime at the local university is robbed of rare priceless Egyptian artifacts and the main suspect is a professor who once was Wrenn’s love.
We watch this interesting sleuth as she solves the case with her own unique perspective. A page turner that kept you thinking.
Wrenn Grayson is a historian. Expecting to be paid for her services, she arrives at Rosemont finding the owner lying murdered on the foyer floor. Meantime at the local university is robbed of rare priceless Egyptian artifacts and the main suspect is a professor who once was Wrenn’s love.
We watch this interesting sleuth as she solves the case with her own unique perspective. A page turner that kept you thinking.
November 20, 2024
Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont Also Lively!
A complicated plot incorporates a number of small town characters, using them well to tell a complex story. The story is rich, full in dimension, and the characters well developed. If I have a criticism, it’s with a modern trend to make relationships unresolved and painful. Rolling my eyes! But I look forward to the next book in the series!
A complicated plot incorporates a number of small town characters, using them well to tell a complex story. The story is rich, full in dimension, and the characters well developed. If I have a criticism, it’s with a modern trend to make relationships unresolved and painful. Rolling my eyes! But I look forward to the next book in the series!
August 5, 2025
Excellent fast paced mystery with great characters.
Connie knows how to craft a great mystery that keeps you thinking and guessing. Her characters are well rounded and wonderfully multifaceted. I truly enjoy the way she twists the past and the present with her stories. The past and present are two of her most entertaining characters. Wrenn, Mae and Gideon are enduring characters as well. I highly recommend this mystery.
Connie knows how to craft a great mystery that keeps you thinking and guessing. Her characters are well rounded and wonderfully multifaceted. I truly enjoy the way she twists the past and the present with her stories. The past and present are two of her most entertaining characters. Wrenn, Mae and Gideon are enduring characters as well. I highly recommend this mystery.
January 21, 2018
...." will you be able to distinguish the good guys from the bad" ....
Historian Wrenn Grayson - doggered, stubborn, intuitive, fearless, and always one step ahead of the local police, investigates a murder with links to a long kept secret from the past. Plenty of small town characters to keep you entertained, and well written with enough red herrings to leave you guessing till the end.
Historian Wrenn Grayson - doggered, stubborn, intuitive, fearless, and always one step ahead of the local police, investigates a murder with links to a long kept secret from the past. Plenty of small town characters to keep you entertained, and well written with enough red herrings to leave you guessing till the end.
February 2, 2019
Fascinating story...
This book held my interest all the way through to the end. I found Wrenn to be very persistent in her endeavors to solve the crimes. She was determined not to give up, and it worked in her favor. I intend to read more of this series as it becomes available.
Dianna,
Prescott, AZ.
This book held my interest all the way through to the end. I found Wrenn to be very persistent in her endeavors to solve the crimes. She was determined not to give up, and it worked in her favor. I intend to read more of this series as it becomes available.
Dianna,
Prescott, AZ.
January 4, 2017
The beginning was quite confusing - too many character introduced too quickly, with too much background information. More than a few cuss words. Although the main characters live together unmarried, the bedrooms scenes are fade-to-black style.
March 7, 2018
This free goodreads amazon kindle was a pretty good mystery if you like small town government/politics which unfortunately I don't. Still good descriptions of place and people and I found myself getting into the storyline. I would recommend this to mystery lovers.
November 9, 2018
Small Town Mystery
Great characters who fit together well. A trail of clues which flow together well, with a few twists and turns which keeps the reader guessing abbr turning pages, and in the end the story wraps up very well. Great Read for all mystery lovers.
Great characters who fit together well. A trail of clues which flow together well, with a few twists and turns which keeps the reader guessing abbr turning pages, and in the end the story wraps up very well. Great Read for all mystery lovers.
January 19, 2019
Great Read
I really enjoyed this one.A mystery that is full of suspense,thrills and laughter.There was something going on all the time.But I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
I really enjoyed this one.A mystery that is full of suspense,thrills and laughter.There was something going on all the time.But I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes.I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
August 12, 2024
This was a slow read for me. I just couldn’t get interested. It is a decent storyline with good characters, but for me it was boring. I did read the entire book and I had guessed the murder very early in the book.
March 29, 2018
Excellent book. Gripping tale! Stayed up to finish reading!
April 2, 2018
I received this book for free from goodreads.
this was an interesting fast read, and a fun mystery. I recommend it for a quick read.
this was an interesting fast read, and a fun mystery. I recommend it for a quick read.
April 27, 2018
Very good read. Fast paced and witty. Would recommend to any cozy reader.
May 22, 2018
Connie Chappell has a vivid eye for detail, capturing everything a great mystery should entail. Smart, captivating, and thrilling. Two thumbs-up!
May 27, 2018
Really enjoyed this story. I particularly liked the action scene at the end.
December 7, 2018
Nicely plotted, would’ve been 4* but content wasn’t a “cozy” ... author offers a free novella at the end of the tale...but not for me.
January 25, 2019
A real spell binder
Wrong is sweet, stubborn, smart, and a wiseacre. Gideon on the other hand seems to get short shrift. I hope to get to know him better as time goes by.
Wrong is sweet, stubborn, smart, and a wiseacre. Gideon on the other hand seems to get short shrift. I hope to get to know him better as time goes by.
April 23, 2020
Interesting characters. Overly complicated plot for a small city...
November 19, 2022
Too Wordy
With all the long, drawn out descriptions of places an things, I became easily distracted and could not enjoy the story, or even remember that it was a murder mystery.
With all the long, drawn out descriptions of places an things, I became easily distracted and could not enjoy the story, or even remember that it was a murder mystery.
September 14, 2023
Good story. I liked most of the characters. The problem was, that the storyline got bogged down in places, especially at the end. I found myself skipping over a lot of it.
March 10, 2017
(review request submitted by the author for an honest critique)
The true sign of a great murder mystery novel is the ability of an author to leave you befuddled who was the killer. Connie gave us many suspects, motives, and yet I was not completely sure I knew who was the proper prime suspect. I also wondered how she was going to tie the murder and theft together & was impressed how thoroughly she linked the two crimes.
She also left us enough breadcrumbs for sequels: What will the future hold for Gideon and Wrenn? Have we seen the last of Elmore, Lucas and Clay? (Surely not) And what about the mysterious Gina Frawley? Will we ever learn what became of her?
So even though the villain (killer) enlightened us about why Trey had to die and details regarding the thievery at Eastwood University, readers will have have enough unanswered questions to have them coming back for another chapter in the life of Wrenn Grayson.
Well done, Connie!
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The true sign of a great murder mystery novel is the ability of an author to leave you befuddled who was the killer. Connie gave us many suspects, motives, and yet I was not completely sure I knew who was the proper prime suspect. I also wondered how she was going to tie the murder and theft together & was impressed how thoroughly she linked the two crimes.
She also left us enough breadcrumbs for sequels: What will the future hold for Gideon and Wrenn? Have we seen the last of Elmore, Lucas and Clay? (Surely not) And what about the mysterious Gina Frawley? Will we ever learn what became of her?
So even though the villain (killer) enlightened us about why Trey had to die and details regarding the thievery at Eastwood University, readers will have have enough unanswered questions to have them coming back for another chapter in the life of Wrenn Grayson.
Well done, Connie!
(Find more reviews/ratings at www.superkambrook.com)
March 25, 2016
Title: Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont - Wren Grayson Mystery 1
Author: Connie Chappell
Published: 2-11-16
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Pages: 289
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: Series, Women Sleuths; Cozy Mystery
ISBN: 9781612966496
ASIN: B01BZAGOBW
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
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As historian of her town Havens, Ohio, Wren Grayson sets of to the Rosemont Mansion to collect payment for her services of research of the history of the Rosemont family and the home Clay Addison purchased at auction the month before. Arriving at the ungodly appointed time of 6:30 a.m. surprised to find Clay has not yet arrived. Just as Wren steps out her car Clay comes roaring into the parking area nearly hitting Wren's car trying to avoid the one parked carelessly. Not knowing who could have left the car the enter the mansion only to find a body lying in the entryway in a pool of blood. Upon inspection Wren realizes it is Trey Rosemont the heir of the late previous owners of Rosemont who disappeared 25 years before and had been declared legally dead by the courts so that the estate could be sold at auction. Why was he back? Where had he been for 25 years? How did he get into the mansion with all the locks changed? Who killed him and why? Lieutenant Frank Elmore has his sights set on Clay as the killer and is willing to bully and intimidate anyone who tries to tell him otherwise.
As Clay and Wren deal with the obnoxious Lieutenant Wren's long time boyfriend Professor Gideon Douglas is also involved in a police matter. Someone has broken into the vault and stolen some valuable Egyptian artifacts. If Gideon doesn't find out who stole them and get them back soon he will find himself fired and his reputation ruined. Wren begins to help him look into the matter and also try and clear Clay of murder charges. As she begins researching and asking questions someone decides she is getting too close. Danger stalks ever closer to Wren and those involved.
Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont is a cleverly written mystery with plenty of twist and turns. There are plenty of clues scattered throughout, but to be true I was still working out the killers identity until just before it was revealed. The characters are interesting as are their interactions. I look forward to seeing where Ms. Chappell goes with this series next. A great new series for all to enjoy with an unusual heroine.
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Author: Connie Chappell
Published: 2-11-16
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Pages: 289
Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: Series, Women Sleuths; Cozy Mystery
ISBN: 9781612966496
ASIN: B01BZAGOBW
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
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As historian of her town Havens, Ohio, Wren Grayson sets of to the Rosemont Mansion to collect payment for her services of research of the history of the Rosemont family and the home Clay Addison purchased at auction the month before. Arriving at the ungodly appointed time of 6:30 a.m. surprised to find Clay has not yet arrived. Just as Wren steps out her car Clay comes roaring into the parking area nearly hitting Wren's car trying to avoid the one parked carelessly. Not knowing who could have left the car the enter the mansion only to find a body lying in the entryway in a pool of blood. Upon inspection Wren realizes it is Trey Rosemont the heir of the late previous owners of Rosemont who disappeared 25 years before and had been declared legally dead by the courts so that the estate could be sold at auction. Why was he back? Where had he been for 25 years? How did he get into the mansion with all the locks changed? Who killed him and why? Lieutenant Frank Elmore has his sights set on Clay as the killer and is willing to bully and intimidate anyone who tries to tell him otherwise.
As Clay and Wren deal with the obnoxious Lieutenant Wren's long time boyfriend Professor Gideon Douglas is also involved in a police matter. Someone has broken into the vault and stolen some valuable Egyptian artifacts. If Gideon doesn't find out who stole them and get them back soon he will find himself fired and his reputation ruined. Wren begins to help him look into the matter and also try and clear Clay of murder charges. As she begins researching and asking questions someone decides she is getting too close. Danger stalks ever closer to Wren and those involved.
Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont is a cleverly written mystery with plenty of twist and turns. There are plenty of clues scattered throughout, but to be true I was still working out the killers identity until just before it was revealed. The characters are interesting as are their interactions. I look forward to seeing where Ms. Chappell goes with this series next. A great new series for all to enjoy with an unusual heroine.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deadl...
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