Moving in together seemed like a good idea at the time.

Mystery author Kit Holmes and former homicide cop J.X. Moriarity are settling into their new home—though Kit still isn’t entirely convinced cohabitation was wise.

Especially when J.X. leaves town for a mystery convention.

Left on his own to unpack, Kit opens a crate that’s supposed to contain family heirloom china.

Instead, he finds a body.

A very dead body.

There goes the neighborhood.