In the quaint yet vibrant town of Edendale, a beloved local artist, Eliza Hart, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. The renowned detective duo, Arthur Grayson and James Penn, are called upon to unravel the layers of deceit, love, and betrayal. As they delve deeper, the case reveals an intricate love triangle involving the victim, a respected banker, and a rising playwright. With each chapter, Grayson and Penn employ forensic analysis, psychological insights, and their impeccable deductive skills to edge closer to the truth, which hides a killer least suspected by the town or the reader.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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