Murder Returns to the Precipice (Elizabeth Pennington Mystery Series--Book 3) (Elizabeth Pennington Mysteries)

As granddaughter of the inn's matriarch, Elizabeth Pennington saw to every intricate detail in the renovation of the popular seaside destination after a deadly hurricane nearly destroyed it. When the body of a female guest is discovered in the newly opened fitness center, it appears to be a tragic accident that threatens to taint the grand reopening. But as police investigate, it becomes painfully clear it's something more sinister. Is there a killer in their midst? Has the inn's dark past resurfaced? See why critics and readers alike are raving about the suspense novels of multi national award-winning storyteller Penny Goetjen. If you like Carol Higgins Clark, you'll love her books. If you love to read stories that are more about compelling plotlines, colorful locales, and intriguing characters than a gruesome crime, you 'll love her books. Click to add to your cart now. "An endlessly delightful tale and band of characters..." —Kirkus Reviews "A richly textured mystery that's both charmingly atmospheric and cunningly staged. Be forewarned: Like the coastal waters of Maine, this story will lull you in with its seeming tranquility only to sweep you away in the undercurrent...." —John Valeri, Criminal Element WINNER in the Indie Excellence Book Awards for Regional Fiction: Northeast When Murder Checks In, The Quaint New England Inn's Dark Past Resurfaces. Returning To Her Roots On The Rocky, Tumultuous Coast Of Maine With Her Love Interest Kurt Mitchell, Elizabeth Pennington Reopens Her Family's Historic Inn, Which She Lovingly Restored To Its New England Charm After A Powerful Hurricane Nearly Destroyed It. Unseen Forces, However, Seem Hell-bent On Derailing Her Efforts, Or Worse-taking Her Out Of The Picture. The Untimely Death Of A Young Female Guest In The Inn's Fitness Center Appears To Be A Tragic Accident Until Authorities Investigate And Find There Is More Than Meets The Eye.when A Second Body Is Discovered, Elizabeth Fears The Worst-a Killer In Their Midst. Has The Inn's Dark Past Resurfaced? Has Kurt's Past As An Fbi Agent Followed Him To Pennington Point? Are The Guests In Danger?feeling The Strain From A Mountain Of Debt And The Pressure To Carry On In Her Grandmother's Footsteps As Keeper Of A Popular Inn, Elizabeth Is Crushed When The Town Begins Foreclosure Proceedings. On The Brink Of Losing Her Childhood Home, Elizabeth Endeavors To Remain Steadfast In Her Quest To Carry On Her Grandmother's Legacy-until The Killer Comes After Her. "Returning to her roots on the rocky, tumultuous coast of Maine with her love interest Kurt Mitchell, Elizabeth Pennington reopens her family's historic inn, which she lovingly restored to its New England charm after a powerful hurricane nearly destroyed it. Unseen forces, however, seem hell-bent on derailing her efforts, or worse--taking her out of the picture. The untimely death of a young female guest in the inn's fitness center appears to be a tragic accident until authorities investigate and find there is more than meets the eye. When a second body is discovered, Elizabeth fears the worst--a killer in their midst. Has the inn's dark past resurfaced? Has Kurt's past as an FBI agent followed him to Pennington Point? Are the guests in danger? Feeling the strain from a mountain of debt and the pressure to carry on in her grandmother's footsteps as keeper of a popular inn, Elizabeth is crushed when the town begins foreclosure proceedings. On the brink of losing her childhood home, Elizabeth endeavors to remain steadfast in her quest to carry on her grandmother's legacy--until the killer comes after her."--Provided by publisher