The Puzzle of the Poisoned Principal
(2025)(A book in the Back to School Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
When the widely disliked principal of Oakridge High School collapses during the annual staff breakfast, chemistry teacher Olivia Bennett and history teacher Jack Sullivan find themselves at the center of a mystery that goes far beyond a simple medical emergency. With her analytical mind and his passion for historical patterns, these unlikely amateur sleuths—along with Olivia's imperious Siamese cat Tesla and Jack's good-natured golden retriever Caesar—begin piecing together clues that point to something far more sinister than a natural illness.
As Olivia and Jack navigate school politics, examine suspicious financial records, and interview colleagues with surprising motives, they discover that Oakridge High harbors secrets worth killing for. Their investigation is complicated by the arrival of interim principal Gloria Jenkins, whose new policies create chaos throughout the school even as her own past raises questions about her sudden rise to power. With the police focusing on obvious suspects, our teacher-detectives must rely on chemistry, historical analysis, and the occasional helpful intervention from their four-legged companions to uncover the truth.
Set against the backdrop of the school's annual Fall Festival, this cozy mystery combines humor, intellect, and heart as Olivia and Jack race to identify the poisoner before they become the next targets. "The Puzzle of the Poisoned Principal" is a delightful blend of classic whodunit and academic charm that will appeal to anyone who appreciates their mysteries served with a side of scholarly wit and animal helpers.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
As Olivia and Jack navigate school politics, examine suspicious financial records, and interview colleagues with surprising motives, they discover that Oakridge High harbors secrets worth killing for. Their investigation is complicated by the arrival of interim principal Gloria Jenkins, whose new policies create chaos throughout the school even as her own past raises questions about her sudden rise to power. With the police focusing on obvious suspects, our teacher-detectives must rely on chemistry, historical analysis, and the occasional helpful intervention from their four-legged companions to uncover the truth.
Set against the backdrop of the school's annual Fall Festival, this cozy mystery combines humor, intellect, and heart as Olivia and Jack race to identify the poisoner before they become the next targets. "The Puzzle of the Poisoned Principal" is a delightful blend of classic whodunit and academic charm that will appeal to anyone who appreciates their mysteries served with a side of scholarly wit and animal helpers.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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