Where the Light Shines Through: An Olivia Penn Mystery

Book 1: The Olivia Penn Mystery Series

by Kathleen Bailey

Genres: Amateur Sleuth; Culinary Cozy Mysteries

Synopsis

A murder at an abandoned manor. Long-buried secrets revealed. Her life will never be the same.

FOR FANS OF CLUE AND NANCY DREW

Advice columnist Olivia Penn is looking forward to visiting her father as spring blooms in her cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. Her plans to enjoy a week of relaxation with her friends and family take a dark turn when a shocking murder shakes the close-knit community shortly after her arrival.

When a dead body is found under mysterious circumstances at a historic property and the police suspect her childhood friend of murder, Olivia searches for the evidence that will clear his name. As she investigates the clues left behind by the victim, she discovers a secret that links her friend to the crime scene that changes both of their lives forever.

Racing against the clock, Olivia must piece together the puzzle to unmask the killer and save the life of an unexpected ally before the truth is buried forever. With her friend’s future on the line, she must dare to do the unthinkable and make a leap of faith toward where the light shines through.

Will Olivia save her friend and thwart the killer’s plan? Or will it be lights out for them both?

Where the Light Shines Through is the first book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Where the Light Shines Through is a small-town, cozy mystery with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean, cozy read—where nothing is as it seems.

Grab your copy and read today for a fun, cozy escape!

 

“Bailey’s winning debut will thrill fans of the cozy mystery genre … Olivia’s vividly sketched hometown of Apple Station is so alive with warmth and local color that it brings to mind a southern version of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls … With these engaging, well-conceived characters, and expertly crafted twists that will keep readers guessing, this mystery is sure to please readers looking for an adventure with plenty of intrigue and a comforting conclusion.” – BookLife Review

“A fantastic start to a new series … This book is written with such beautiful descriptions … Where the Light Shines Through has a brilliant cast of characters that exude the feeling of a small town.” - Manhattan Book Review

“Big Fun! Kathleen Bailey’s first book in her Olivia Penn Mystery series is a delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements, a strong female lead, stifled “heart chakra,” diverse multi-generational personalities, small town connections, and interesting family dynamics. The mystery was a mystery within a mystery … Engaging. Couldn’t put it down … Bailey’s writing is entertaining, well-paced, and witty.” – Kings River Life Magazine

“This was a delightfully charming read that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author knows how to tell a story where the tone was comfortable and the multi-plot whodunit had all the elements to keep me enthralled from beginning to end.” – Dru’s Book Musings

Release date: November 30, 2021

Publisher: Rhino Publishing LLC

Print pages: 330