Hello, cherished readers and fellow mystery enthusiasts!
I am absolutely bursting with excitement to finally share some news that has been keeping me on the edge of my seat! For months, I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into a new story, a tale woven with fog, forgotten histories, and a touch of the beautifully impossible. And now, I can officially announce that my novel, WHISPERS AT BRANTWELL HOUSE, is arriving this March!
Your Next Obsession: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Get ready to cozy up with a mystery that’s unlike any you’ve encountered before. Whispers at Brantwell House is a Paranormal Cozy Mystery, a genre that marries the satisfying puzzle of a classic whodunit with the atmospheric intrigue of a ghostly encounter. Just imagine The Ghost and Mrs. Muir meets a charming, character-driven mystery, set in a picturesque (and very haunted!) coastal town.
What’s the Story About?
Meet Avery Sinclair, a meticulous genealogist seeking a quiet new life in the fog-kissed town of Greyhaven Bay, California. She hopes her new job at Greyhaven College’s archives and her beautiful, old Victorian-Craftsman home, Brantwell House, will offer a fresh start. But Brantwell House has a resident—a mysterious presence, a gentle warmth, the faint scent of cedar and old paper. Avery soon discovers this isn’t just a quirky old home; it’s owned by the lingering, heartbroken spirit of Duncan McKenzie, a photographer-journalist who died under suspicious circumstances a century ago.
When a client hires Avery to unravel a family secret, she unearths a dark legacy of corruption, cover-ups, and murder from 1924, implicating the town’s most powerful founding family. As she digs deeper, guided and protected by Duncan, Avery realizes they are working to solve not only a historical crime but the mystery of Duncan’s own death. Their connection deepens with every ghost-lit revelation, blurring the lines between past and present, life and death.
What Makes It Unique?
This isn’t just a mystery; it’s a journey into the power of truth, memory, and love that transcends time. Whispers at Brantwell House offers:
- A slow-burn, paranormal cozy mystery romance that will tug at your heartstrings.
- Atmospheric, character-driven storytelling where the house itself feels like a beloved character.
- Deeply researched historical mysteries that weave through coastal folklore.
- A touch of the supernatural that is gentle, comforting, and full of hope, not horror.
Who Will Love This Book?
If you adore compelling mysteries, characters you can root for, and a touch of the beautifully uncanny, then this series is for you! Readers who enjoy authors like Kate Morton, Diane Setterfield, and shows like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, or anything that blends historical intrigue with a hint of the spectral, then you will find your next favorite read in Whispers at Brantwell House. It’s for anyone who believes some stories are too important to remain buried, and that love can truly conquer all, even the veil between worlds.
Join the Journey!
This story, and the series it kicks off, has quickly become a profoundly personal journey for me, delving into themes of healing, belonging, and finding courage in unexpected places. I can’t wait for you to experience the fog, the whispers, and the enduring love within its pages.
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Thank you for being part of this incredible adventure. Let the whispers begin!
Warmly,
Abby Monroe