The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder

<p>In the magical town of Pandemonium where enchantment and mystery intermingle the death of Matt Hader the head of the clock tower committee sends shock waves through the community. Found in a locked room at the top 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.</p><p>Enter Mahogany: a pragmatic and fiercely independent young woman harboring a family secret that has her questioning her very identity. 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The suspects are a colorful lot each with their own motive to kill Matt:</p><ul><li><strong>Saree Fenquoth</strong> the jealous wife simmering over Matt's lingering attachment to his ex-wife Lilac Delldini.</li><li><strong>Whit Briteba</strong> a passionate activist determined to change the clock tower's chimes and rid the town of Matt's influence.</li><li><strong>Ace Hitchers</strong> Matt's colleague whose mounting gambling debts to the Remus Brothers raises more than a few eyebrows.</li><li><strong>Lilac Delldini</strong> Matt's fiery ex-wife who left him for Whit but remained entangled in his life.</li><li><strong>The Remus Brothers</strong> notorious gangsters with ties to an underground gambling ring-and more secrets than the clock tower's ancient gears.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Girl and the Clock Tower Murder</strong> 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.</p>