A Valentine’s Day Mystery to Die For: The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder
If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries with richly atmospheric storytelling, mark your calendars—The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder by Cynthia Varady is hitting shelves this Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025! Available now for pre-order, this rollicking whodunit promises to be the perfect companion for a cozy night of suspense and intrigue.
What’s the Buzz About?
In the magical town of Pandemonium, where enchantment and mystery intermingle, the death of Matt Hader, the head of the clock tower committee, sends shockwaves through the community. Found in a locked room of the town’s iconic clock tower, Matt’s murder is as baffling as it is gruesome, leaving no clear leads but plenty of suspects.
Enter Mahogany: a pragmatic and fiercely independent young woman harboring a family secret that has her questioning her very identity. Along with her shapeshifting demon familiar, Bazgul—a sarcastic tarantula who never hesitates to voice his opinion—Mahogany is determined to uncover the truth behind Matt’s murder.
Joining her are Evelina, her fae best friend and the town’s favorite barista, whose knack for brewing truth-telling pastries proves invaluable; Guy Miller, a witty and enigmatic ghost that only Mahogany can see and hear; and Tony Applegate, the charming newcomer with a shadowy past that threatens his budding friendship with Mahogany and Evelina.
The suspects are a colorful lot, each with their own motive to kill Matt:
- Saree Fenquoth, the jealous wife, simmering over Matt’s lingering attachment to his ex-wife, Lilac Delldini.
- Whit Briteba, a passionate activist, determined to change the clock tower’s chimes and rid the town of Matt’s influence.
- Ace Chestier, Matt’s colleague, whose mounting gambling debts to the Remus Brothers, raises more than a few eyebrows.
- Lilac Delldini, Matt’s fiery ex-wife, who left him for Whit but remained entangled in his life.
- The Remus Brothers, notorious gangsters with ties to an underground gambling ring—and more secrets than the clock tower’s ancient gears.
As Mahogany and her friends dig deeper into the tangled web of secrets and lies, they must navigate Pandemonium’s eccentric community, dodge the stern and sharp-eyed Detective Teresa Sawyer, and uncover the truth before they themselves become targets.
The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder is a witty and spellbinding cozy mystery filled with magical twists, colorful characters, and a heroine who’s learning that sometimes, uncovering the truth means embracing who you really are.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about roses and chocolates. For readers who prefer a little mystery with their romance, The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder offers the perfect mix of suspense and heart. Whether you’re spending the evening curled up solo or with a fellow mystery lover, this book will captivate you.
Pre-Order Now!
Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder. Pre-order your copy today and be among the first to uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows of the clock tower.
So, will you solve the mystery before the final page? There’s only one way to find out.
