A dead body, a nosy filmmaker, and a killer on the loose-welcome to Willow Oaks Inn.
Norman Haskins thought the biggest challenge he'd face this summer would be overseeing the renovations of his beloved Willow Oaks Inn. But when a routine repair turns into a nightmare after a dead body is discovered on the construction site, things take a sinister twist. The victim? The bitter rival of the firm Norman hired to do the work.As if dealing with a murder investigation wasn't enough, one of Norman's eccentric guests-a notorious documentary filmmaker-seizes the opportunity for attention, turning the quiet inn into a media circus. With rumors swirling and secrets piling up, Norman is thrust into the heart of a mystery that threatens to destroy both his business and his peace of mind.
With the help of his ever-loyal Border Collie, Milo, Norman must sift through a tangled web of lies, rivalries, and buried secrets to uncover the truth. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous the game becomes. Can Norman solve the case before he becomes the next victim, or is a ruthless killer already one step ahead?
In Cramped Quarters, Lethal Secrets, danger lurks behind every wall-and in this cozy mystery, no one is quite what they seem.