Black Orchids Hotel
(2026)(The tenth book in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series)
A novel by Connie Chappell
‘Chappell delivers a thrilling ride.’ –Times of Chicago
The Foundling mansion is selected for an exclusive Lazarus Mystery Weekend excursion and masterfully converted to Black Orchids Hotel. Wrenn Grayson, the mansion’s archivist, and eight other guests arrive shortly before noon and are shut inside the hotel. The guests are challenged to solve whatever mystery is placed before them.
As they meet each other one-on-one, the atmosphere turns thunderous, both inside the hotel and gusting past it outside on a driving rain. Before dinner is served, Wrenn discovers one of her fellow guests dead at the foot of the stairs. She is about to raise the alarm when the storm takes the lights. Power is restored moments later, but by then, the dead body has vanished.
For Wrenn, the mystery takes vivid shape when accusatory fingers are pointed at her. She must prove her innocence, and all before the clock strikes a quarter till midnight.
Fans of Sue Grafton, Anthony Horowitz, J.A. Jance, and Louise Penny will love this gripping mystery by Connie Chappell.
Purchase now! All Wrenn Grayson mysteries are standalone books and can be read in any order.
Wrenn Grayson Mysteries shine brightly in this incredibly popular genre.
–Los Angeles Post-Examiner
Each imaginative plot twist showcases the author’s imagination.
–Readers' Favorite(5 stars)
If you are looking for captivating reads that flow effortlessly, Connie Chappell is the author for you.
–Virginia Gazette
Chappell weaves mesmerizing stories from beginning to end.
–South Florida Sun Sentinel
What a treat! Is this the best Wrenn Grayson Mystery yet? Most definitely.
–NY News Journal
All the books in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series are simply brilliant.
–The Baltimore Sun
Readers will stop and applaud this story's exceptionally well-crafted ending.
–Times of Chicago
(Chappell is) a master writer.
–Orlando Sentinel
Genre: Mystery
The Foundling mansion is selected for an exclusive Lazarus Mystery Weekend excursion and masterfully converted to Black Orchids Hotel. Wrenn Grayson, the mansion’s archivist, and eight other guests arrive shortly before noon and are shut inside the hotel. The guests are challenged to solve whatever mystery is placed before them.
As they meet each other one-on-one, the atmosphere turns thunderous, both inside the hotel and gusting past it outside on a driving rain. Before dinner is served, Wrenn discovers one of her fellow guests dead at the foot of the stairs. She is about to raise the alarm when the storm takes the lights. Power is restored moments later, but by then, the dead body has vanished.
For Wrenn, the mystery takes vivid shape when accusatory fingers are pointed at her. She must prove her innocence, and all before the clock strikes a quarter till midnight.
Fans of Sue Grafton, Anthony Horowitz, J.A. Jance, and Louise Penny will love this gripping mystery by Connie Chappell.
Purchase now! All Wrenn Grayson mysteries are standalone books and can be read in any order.
Wrenn Grayson Mysteries shine brightly in this incredibly popular genre.
–Los Angeles Post-Examiner
Each imaginative plot twist showcases the author’s imagination.
–Readers' Favorite(5 stars)
If you are looking for captivating reads that flow effortlessly, Connie Chappell is the author for you.
–Virginia Gazette
Chappell weaves mesmerizing stories from beginning to end.
–South Florida Sun Sentinel
What a treat! Is this the best Wrenn Grayson Mystery yet? Most definitely.
–NY News Journal
All the books in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series are simply brilliant.
–The Baltimore Sun
Readers will stop and applaud this story's exceptionally well-crafted ending.
–Times of Chicago
(Chappell is) a master writer.
–Orlando Sentinel
Genre: Mystery