A Lesson in Resolution
(2026)(The sixth book in the Ridge Mystery series)
A novel by C J Bellvue and Sarah Rae Drake
Every mystery Brooke McKenzie has solved has led to one question.
What really happened to her mother?
Returning to the school where Kelly McKenzie taught during her final year, Brooke hopes to finally understand the woman whose kindness inspired an entire community—and whose death never quite made sense.
But the answers waiting inside Westwood Elementary are more dangerous than she ever imagined.
A forgotten teacher's aide.
A records clerk whose "natural" death wasn't natural at all.
Forged credentials.
Destroyed personnel files.
And a district official willing to erase anyone who threatens the system.
As Cassidy's memories become clearer than ever before, Brooke discovers the conspiracy she's been unraveling reaches back years—and that Kelly wasn't simply a beloved teacher.
She was a whistleblower.
Now someone is trying to destroy the last pieces of evidence she left behind... and Brooke may be next.
To finally bring justice to her mother, Brooke must risk everything she's fought to protect.
Because some lessons change lives.
This one could end them.
The thrilling conclusion to the first story arc, A Lesson in Resolution combines heartfelt emotion, paranormal mystery, and unforgettable twists in a finale readers won't be able to put down.
Perfect for fans of Victoria Laurie, Juliet Blackwell, and Amanda M. Lee, this is a satisfying, page-turning cozy mystery that rewards readers who've followed Brooke's journey from the very beginning.
Genre: Mystery
What really happened to her mother?
Returning to the school where Kelly McKenzie taught during her final year, Brooke hopes to finally understand the woman whose kindness inspired an entire community—and whose death never quite made sense.
But the answers waiting inside Westwood Elementary are more dangerous than she ever imagined.
A forgotten teacher's aide.
A records clerk whose "natural" death wasn't natural at all.
Forged credentials.
Destroyed personnel files.
And a district official willing to erase anyone who threatens the system.
As Cassidy's memories become clearer than ever before, Brooke discovers the conspiracy she's been unraveling reaches back years—and that Kelly wasn't simply a beloved teacher.
She was a whistleblower.
Now someone is trying to destroy the last pieces of evidence she left behind... and Brooke may be next.
To finally bring justice to her mother, Brooke must risk everything she's fought to protect.
Because some lessons change lives.
This one could end them.
The thrilling conclusion to the first story arc, A Lesson in Resolution combines heartfelt emotion, paranormal mystery, and unforgettable twists in a finale readers won't be able to put down.
Perfect for fans of Victoria Laurie, Juliet Blackwell, and Amanda M. Lee, this is a satisfying, page-turning cozy mystery that rewards readers who've followed Brooke's journey from the very beginning.
Genre: Mystery
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