Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery - The Olivia Penn Mystery Series 5
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Find the cat. Crack the case.
“For readers who love mysteries that don’t rely on gore or shock value, Without a Shadow of Doubt hits the sweet spot—clean, clever, and character-driven.” — Los Angeles Book Review
The Highland Games have arrived just outside Apple Station, Virginia, bringing bagpipes, kilts, and a tide of tartan-clad tourists to the cozy small town. Advice columnist Olivia Penn is ready for a weekend of fun now that her life has finally settled into a quiet, steady rhythm. But when a local turns up dead in one of the town’s most iconic homes, a cryptic message from a friend draws her into a tangled mystery.
As Olivia investigates, family secrets and surprising motives surface, linking three brooches, an antique cross, and a 17th-century Scottish Bible. Clues connect seven suspects to the crime, and each has something to hide. When her friend can’t be found and the police start asking questions, the mystery hits closer to home and runs deeper than she ever imagined.
After an unlikely witness makes a shocking revelation, Olivia enlists her friends and a heroic search and rescue golden retriever to help her follow the trail before it goes cold. The man she loves is caught in the crosshairs, and to protect him, she’ll have to risk everything. Justice hinges on a missing cat, a chase through the woods, and a stare-down with a mama bear.
Without a Shadow of Doubt is the gripping fifth installment in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you’ll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries with lovable cats and dogs.
Dive into the enchanting world of Apple Station, where a clever sleuth is always on the case. Your next unputdownable cozy mystery awaits! Read today!
Reviews
“If you like your cozies with a little bit of thrill, then this is the series for you … This mystery just gets more and more mysterious, drawing the reader in with suspects and red herrings that had me guessing all the way to the end and the big reveal. I was turning page after page and didn’t stop until I got to the last page, making this book perfectly titled because it is Without a Shadow of Doubt that I thoroughly enjoyed this final book.”
“Kathleen Bailey’s Without a Shadow of Doubt is an engaging and cleverly layered mystery that pulls you in with its warmth as much as its intrigue. Bailey balances small-town charm, emotional depth, and the tension of a good whodunit with a confident, steady hand … Set against the lively backdrop of Apple Station’s Highland Games, this cozy mystery shines with cinematic flair—quirky enough to charm but grounded enough to feel real. …With a strong, witty heroine, authentic relationships, and a clean, character-driven plot, Bailey delivers everything cozy mystery readers crave: heart, humor, and a satisfying puzzle set in a small town full of secrets.”
“Libraries and readers seeking mysteries that include cozy small-town settings, horses, cats, and other animals, evolving family connections, and historical backdrops will find Without a Shadow of a Doubt a powerful draw. It promises and delivers an outstanding consideration of not just motives for murder, but the impact of treasure and family secrets on the greater community.”
