
Murder in a Dark Gloom
A Parker Photography Cozy Mystery
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Suzanne Bolden

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Champagne flows and laughter echoes at the Harmony Historical Society gala, an evening designed to raise funds for the beloved Harmony House Museum. Among the glittering attendees is Luella Hagge, turning heads in a stunning red dress. But not everyone is thrilled with her grand entrance. Kim Walters, Harmony’s real estate agent extraordinaire, has more than one reason to loathe Luella. Their rivalry hits a new high as Kim seethes over Luella’s identical choice of attire and suspects her underhanded maneuvers in the Building and Zoning department are jeopardizing Kim’s lucrative resort development deal.
Amidst the tension and festivities, Jacqueline Parker, a renowned photographer seeking a slower pace to her hectic life, arrives to join her Aunt Ruth for the evening. Jackie has a surprise for her beloved aunt, but her plans are abruptly derailed when she stumbles upon a chilling discovery…the lifeless body of a woman in a red dress.
Drawn into the mystery, Jackie’s photographer’s eye and natural curiosity become her greatest assets in a quest to unmask the killer. Can she untangle the web of secrets and lies woven around the gala’s guests before the murderer strikes again?
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Harmony, nestled along the banks of the Wisconsin River and rising into wooded hills and bluffs, "Murder in a Dark Gloom" invites readers into a community where charm meets suspense. Join Jackie Parker as she navigates the twists and turns of this cozy mystery, where every clue brings her one step closer to unveiling the truth.
The Parker Photography Cozy Mystery Series promises a delightful escape in every book, whisking readers away to the enchanting world of Harmony, where even the darkest secrets can’t remain hidden for long.
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