Murder Inherited
About
A crumbling inn. A buried family secret. A murder that refuses to stay hidden.
After twelve years away, chef Emma Bradford returns to the charming bayside town of Bristol Heights with nothing but her basset hound Jax and a cryptic note from her estranged Uncle Harold. But when she arrives at the once-glorious Bradford Inn, she finds her uncle crushed beneath a toppled wine rack in the dark, musty basement.
The police call it a tragic accident. Emma calls it murder.
With the help of her BFF, Liza, the Inns handyman, and the ever-sniffing Jax, Emma sets out to uncover the truth behind her uncle’s suspicious death. But danger lurks behind every vintage door: shady business deals, threatening loan sharks, a pompous developer with a shadowy driver, and a housekeeper who knows more than she lets on.
When brake lines are cut, fires spark, and bricks fly through windows, it’s clear someone wants Emma out of the picture, permanently. As she digs deeper, the more she unearths: hidden passageways, long-forgotten secrets, and a plot that could destroy her family’s legacy forever.
Can Emma solve the mystery before the killer silences her for good? Or will the Bradford Inn become her final resting place?
Praise for this book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Murder Inherited is a cozy mystery that pulled me in right from the start. The story blends family secrets, small-town charm, and a clever murder plot that kept me guessing without ever feeling too dark or heavy. I really enjoyed the amateur sleuth aspect—watching an ordinary character step into an investigation felt relatable and fun.
The pacing is smooth, with just the right balance of mystery, humor, and character development. The setting feels warm and familiar, which makes the shocking twists stand out even more. I liked how clues were sprinkled throughout the story, giving me the chance to play detective along the way.
Overall, this book is a satisfying and engaging cozy mystery. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy clever whodunits, likable characters, and a mystery that’s intriguing without being gruesome. I’d definitely recommend it to fans of the genre and would happily read more in this series.