Maxwell Stone, a retired detective with a haunting past, finds an unexpected invitation to an exclusive party at the extravagant Harrington Hall. Seeking a break from his monotonous life, he decides to attend. What starts as a seemingly ordinary evening quickly turns sinister when a guest is found murdered.
Despite his initial reluctance, with max's keen eye and the help from an old friend he gets drawn into the mystery.
Among the distinguished guests-ranging from a pompous politician to an eccentric inventor and an arrogant actress-every suspect harbors dark secrets. With tension mounting and danger lurking around every corner, Max and Owens must rely on their wits and each other to expose the murderer.
In a tale of suspense and intrigue, Maxwell Stone must confront his own fears whilst reforming his old friendship. Together can Max and Owens uncover the truth behind the deadly events at Harrington Hall before it's too late?
~authors note~ This book is set in 1947 and I've tried to be as factual as possible there may be some spelling/grammar mistakes. I hope to post a new chapter every 1-2 weeks
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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