The Body in the Back Garden
The Body in the Back Garden by Mark Waddell is a mystery novel published by Crooked Lane Books on August 22, 2023. This edition features 272 pages and is written in English. The story follows Luke Tremblay, an out-of-work investigative journalist who returns to Crescent Cove, a small hamlet on Vancouver Island, after inheriting his late aunt’s estate. As he plans to sell her seaside cottage and antiques shop, he quickly finds himself entangled in a web of secrets when a stranger is found dead in his aunt’s back garden.
Readers will find that Luke’s return to Crescent Cove forces him to confront not only the mysteries surrounding his aunt’s death but also his own troubled past. As he navigates the investigation, he encounters a range of colorful locals and a handsome Mountie who believes Luke may be involved in the crime. The narrative explores themes of mystery and self-discovery within the cozy setting, inviting readers to uncover the hidden truths of Crescent Cove alongside Luke.
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In this queer cozy series debut perfect for fans of Ellen Byron and Ellery Adams, Luke Tremblay is about to discover that Crescent Cove has more than its fair share of secrets…and some might be deadlier than others.
Crescent Cove, a small hamlet on Vancouver Island, is the last place out-of-work investigative journalist Luke Tremblay ever wanted to see again. He used to spend summers here, until his family learned that he was gay and rejected him. Now, following his aunt’s sudden death, he’s inherited her entire estate, including her seaside cottage and the antiques shop she ran for forty years in Crescent Cove. Luke plans to sell everything and head back to Toronto as soon as he can…but Crescent Cove isn’t done with him just yet.
When a stranger starts making wild claims about Luke’s aunt, Luke sends him packing. The next morning, though, Luke discovers that the stranger has returned, and now he’s lying dead in the back garden. To make matters worse, the officer leading the investigation is a handsome Mountie with a chip on his shoulder who seems convinced that Luke is the culprit. If he wants to prove his innocence and leave this town once and for all, Luke will have to use all his skills as a journalist to investigate the colorful locals while coming to terms with his own painful past.
There are secrets buried in Crescent Cove, and the more Luke digs, the more he fears they might change the town forever.
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