A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell

Synopsis:

From the award-winning author of the ANNALISSE MYSTERY SERIES.

THE VISIT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING.

Celebrity chef Laura Harris dwells on the horror of finding her mentor’s body in the groundskeeper’s disheveled bed—pillow and bedding half covering her open eyes—purple bruising around her mouth. A grisly snapshot in time revealing the Texas woman’s last moments during her attack. The elderly matriarch from the small town of Stenburg has left the physical world, and Laura is shattered.

She is catapulted headlong into the pursuit of a casual executioner, one bold enough to come and go from the crime scene with ease, dropping bizarre crumb trails designed to mock the deceased. But Laura herself doesn’t go unnoticed. As she digs deeper, she is followed and bombarded by warnings to leave the state.

When the victim’s attorney informs Laura that she’s to inherit the entire Stenburg fortune, the last act of kindness has made Laura the main person of interest in the investigation.

Message by message, Laura is methodically taunted by someone so deranged and driven they’ll do whatever it takes to dislodge Laura from Texas – permanently.

Book Details:

Genre: Amateur Sleuth/Mystery/Cozy Mystery
Published by: Ewephoric Publishing
Publication Date: October 1, 2024
Number of Pages: 368
ISBN: 979-8-9863409-6-8
Book Links: Amazon | Goodreads

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Author Bio:

Marlene M. Bell has never met a sheep she didn’t like. As a personal touch for her readers, they often find these wooly creatures visiting her international romantic mysteries and children’s books as characters or subject matter. Marlene is an accomplished artist and photographer who takes pride in entertaining fans on multiple levels of her creativity.

Marlene’s award-winning Annalisse series boasts Best Mystery honors for all installments including these: IP Best Regional Australia/New Zealand, Global Award Best Mystery, and Chanticleer’s International Mystery and Mayhem shortlist for Copper Waters, the fourth mystery in the series.

She offers her children’s picture book, Mia and Nattie: One Great Team! written primarily for younger kids based on true events from the Bell’s East Texas sheep ranch. The simple text and illustrations are a touching tribute of belonging and unconditional love between a little girl and her lamb.

Catch Up With Marlene M. Bell:
www.MarleneMBell.com
Goodreads – @dorsetghal
BookBub – @dorsetgalwrites
Instagram – @marlenemysteries
Twitter/X – @ewephoric
Facebook
Facebook – @marlenembell
Amazon Author Page

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT ‘is an entertaining mystery.. The aspect of this novel I liked the best was Bell’s writing style. It is almost lyrical and includes great descriptions. I could easily visualize Laura in the bluebell field. This is another novel from Bell I can recommend.”
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘The plot of this well-written mystery moved along at a nice pace, with plenty of twists and turns until its somewhat surprising resolution.’
~ Cassidy’s Bookshelves Book Review of A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT

‘Start with a death initially dismissed as an unfortunate accident, Mix in an assortment of characters with dark secrets of their own, and add an adorable Welsh Corgi named Moon Pie. I’m hooked! If you enjoy mysteries with intricate relationships, real-life problems, and shocking revelations, add [A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT] to your bookshelf!’
~ Dogs, Mysteries, & More

‘I love Marlene M. Bell’s writing! She makes reading so enjoyable with her flawless writing. The characters are interesting and only drag me further into their lives. A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT has everything mystery lovers could want. Suspense, action, crime, and a lot of suspicions, and trouble for the heroine are all in this thrilling novel.’
~ The AR Critique

‘I like a strong female protagonist and Laura fits the bill. She has a protective instinct along with some stubbornness. There were plenty of false trails and suspects… the author had me coming and going, at a loss as to the who or why in this one.’
~ fuonlyknew

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT’s ‘plot moves quickly… With each chapter, some new twist or obstacle appeared, and strange phone calls, texts, and slanderous fliers ramped up the suspense… All these elements kept me thoroughly engaged in getting to the final resolution.”
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘With A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT ‘Bell has delivered a taut, suspense-filled tale full of intrigue, betrayal, and surprises. Fans of harder-edged domestic suspense will thoroughly enjoy this one.”
~ It’s All About the Book

‘I did enjoy reading about Laura’s misadventures and her persistence. I like the fact that she found out what she was made of, her inner strength, her never-give-up attitude until she found the answers she was looking for. And maybe even a bit more.’
~ Melissa A’s Blog review of A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT by Marlene M. Bell is ‘a perfect mix of character development and mystery elements that will leave them hooked until the end.”
~ Novels Alive

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT ‘is a well-written, action-packed, and fast-paced book with believable characters who complement each other. I stayed up late to finish the book because the author is a fantastic writer, and I couldn’t put the book down. I was on the edge of my seat until the end. Great job, Ms. Bell. I look forward to your next book.”
~ Books R Us

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT is more than a cozy… There is plenty of mystery and danger to keep the pace of the novel rolling along.’
~ fundinmental

‘A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT ‘was a fast and easy read for me! I couldn’t help but read as fast as I could! The story has a great blend of mystery, suspense, and a touch of romance! It’s definitely a great read!”
~ The Page Ladies

‘I could feel the setting, locale, and residents “come to life on the page.” This amateur sleuth / cozy mystery weaves together uncertainty, risks, resentment, and revenge. Action, danger, and excitement were incorporated.’
~ bookwormbecky1969 book review of A HUSH AT MIDNIGHT

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Book Formats: ePub, Print
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Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author A Hush at Midnight does not include: Excessive Strong Language, Graphic Violence, Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.

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