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Matrimony and Malice
(2026)(The eighth book in the Katie Murphy Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Suzanne Bolden
Seaside Cove is in full celebration mode as Aubrey and Liam prepare to say, ‘I do.’ The coastal town hums with excitement as guests pour into town, and Paddy’s Pub takes on a wedding glow with floral garlands and champagne toasts. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony on the pub’s rooftop, laughter and love fill the air.
But not all the guests are feeling the joy. Among the far-flung relatives attending are a few who still resent Aubrey’s inheritance of her great-aunt Gertrude’s mansion and the valuable pieces she’d collected from around the world. Old feelings bubble to the surface, and by the time the last slice of wedding cake is served, the celebration has taken a dark turn.
The next morning, a meddling uncle is found dead in the attic, bludgeoned with one of Gertrude’s prized artifacts. The family is quick to whisper and blame. Each new revelation casts doubt on everything Aubrey thought she knew about her past.
Now it’s up to Katie Murphy to puzzle through malicious grudges as she navigates a maze of jealous relatives, missing heirlooms, and Gertrude’s private papers full of family secrets. With help from Ella Winchester’s psychic abilities, Katie Murphy must balance friendship and investigation to keep the truth from being buried along with the victim.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
But not all the guests are feeling the joy. Among the far-flung relatives attending are a few who still resent Aubrey’s inheritance of her great-aunt Gertrude’s mansion and the valuable pieces she’d collected from around the world. Old feelings bubble to the surface, and by the time the last slice of wedding cake is served, the celebration has taken a dark turn.
The next morning, a meddling uncle is found dead in the attic, bludgeoned with one of Gertrude’s prized artifacts. The family is quick to whisper and blame. Each new revelation casts doubt on everything Aubrey thought she knew about her past.
Now it’s up to Katie Murphy to puzzle through malicious grudges as she navigates a maze of jealous relatives, missing heirlooms, and Gertrude’s private papers full of family secrets. With help from Ella Winchester’s psychic abilities, Katie Murphy must balance friendship and investigation to keep the truth from being buried along with the victim.
Genre: Cozy Mystery