Peril in the Poolhouse

A Chesapeake Bay Mystery, Book 3

By: Judy L. Murray

Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

A Bed & Breakfast haunted

A guest stabbed

A couple’s future in ruins

Real estate rule #3: It’s the rare buyer who wants to buy a haunted house.

A grand opening for Captain’s Quarters Bed & Breakfast on the outskirts of the little Chesapeake Bay town of Port Anne is creating quite a stir. Real estate agent Helen Morrisey sold the neglected Victorian to state senate candidate Eliot Davies and his wife, Alison. Despite rumors of ghostly images, they’ve toiled for months to bring the painted lady back to its prime. Now, the couple is ready to celebrate and the whole town is invited.

A piercing scream cuts through the chatter as their party winds down. Helen bolts toward the pool house with her on-again, off-again love interest, Detective Joe McAlister, steps behind. A hysterical Alison is standing over the motionless body of one of their guests. A nine-inch pair of antique fishing shears juts from the woman’s back.

Helen takes in the shocked expressions of guests gathered at the pool edge. Why would someone want this woman dead? Has the tale of a ghost roaming Captain’s Watch returned to haunt Eliot and Alison? Getting involved in another local murder investigation could be the kiss of death for her relationship with Joe. Yet, she knows a murder in her friends B & B might cut their future to ribbons. Is it time to consult the expertise of her infamous Detection Club sleuths? Or should she look the other way before her own reputation is bloodied?

Peril in the Pool House is the third book in the award-winning Chesapeake Bay Mystery Series.

©2023 Judy L. Murray (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

Ok

Getting tired of the relationship in these books dragging it out other than that I like it

Another visit with friends. When is book 4 coming?

Great story. Judy Murray brings the characters to life. I really enjoy the twist and turns of Helen’s adventures. Can’t wait for book number 4. Chesapeake mysteries is a great series. Read all 3.

Another great story!

I love this series. Hoping there will be more to come. Helen is great and has reminded me of the great women sleuths of yesteryear. I am now going to read some of those again. Love the setting, the plot, and the characters who are now familiar old friends. Looking forward to the next installment.

Interesting characters and intriguing story

Judy L. Murray has done it again—presented a mystery that centered around interesting and well-rounded characters. It kept me guessing until the very end as to who the villain was. The audiobook version was narrated beautifully and brought the characters to life. I highly recommend this series.

Fun and Entertaining

Perol in the Poolhouse is a fun and entertaining cozy mystery with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. I look forward to the next book.