Silence Says the Most

Book 2: The Olivia Penn Mystery Series

by Kathleen Bailey

Genres: Amateur Sleuth; Culinary Cozy Mysteries; Mystery; Cozy Mystery; Female Sleuths

Synopsis

A dead body is found floating in a local lake. A child's drawing places her at the crime scene. The shocking connection lands her in deep water.

FOR FANS OF CLUE AND NANCY DREW

Advice columnist Olivia Penn’s cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia, is preparing for its annual fall festival and Halloween parade. Pumpkins, scarecrows, and skeletons decorate the town as vibrant autumn colors signal the change in season. With the hint of a new romance in the crisp air, the spooky season seems anything but—until a lakeside picnic with a friend catches her in the wrong place at the wrong time.

After a dead body is discovered amid an algae bloom under mysterious circumstances, tensions between an organic farm and a country club reveal multiple motives for murder. While suspects point fingers at each other, the only reliable witness is a neurodivergent child who doesn’t speak.

When Olivia investigates why the child has linked her to the crime, she discovers that the answer to the puzzle has been hiding in plain sight. As she races to collect the evidence that the killer left behind, an unexpected encounter and revelation forces her to improvise a risky plan to thwart the murderer’s scheme. With time running out, justice—and her life—depend on quick thinking and a leap of faith.

Can Olivia unmask the killer before the crucial evidence vanishes? Or will she become the next victim and be silenced forever?

Silence Says the Most is the second book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Silence Says the Most is a small-town, cozy mystery brimming with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, this clean, cozy read will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Grab your copy today and enjoy cozy, autumn vibes all year round!

“This enthralling small-town cozy abounds with suspense, surprise, and autumn atmosphere … Silence Says the Most also offers that crucial ingredient for the standout series cozy: a hero worth rooting for and capable of surprising readers … Bailey pulls readers in with charming descriptions and personalities … fans of small-town amateur detectives will be hooked from the start.”- BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick for superlative book

“Blooming Good! Kathleen Bailey’s second book in her Olivia Penn Mystery is another clever, engaging drama with a complex mystery … Kathleen’s writing style is very entertaining with sensory-laden description of the environment, the Halloween festivities, characters, and mood, and her banter illustrates well the emotional connections and multi-generational personalities … Complex mystery. Diverse characters. A nice bit of romance. A favorite in my book!” – Kings River Life Magazine

“Silence Says the Most is well written, just like its predecessor, and I felt like I was at home again in the small town of Apple Station. Olivia is a fantastic main character who is smart, witty, and curious … I really enjoyed the easy flow of the story and the way the author connects the dots little by little … The witty banter between the characters is also light-hearted and a fun experience … Silence Says the Most has a great twist at the end of the book that I wasn't able to guess, but that made complete and total sense … You just can't beat a small town with its small-town mysteries and small-town characters!” — San Francisco Book Review

 

Release date: October 25, 2022

Publisher: Rhino Publishing LLC

Print pages: 244