Anne and her newfound Carolan Springs friends are excited about the transformation of an elegant Victorian into the Brandywine Inn. Hoping for a great kick-off, fate has other plans. On the eve of their grand opening, the arrival of four former college buddies unleashes a torrent of long-buried tensions.
When one guest meets an untimely demise, Anne finds herself ensnared in a twisted game of cat-and-mouse. Even worse, eerie occurrences soon convince Anne they are not alone in the inn... or is someone among them orchestrating an elaborate ruse to conceal a deadlier motive?
As a blizzard rages outside, trapping them all within the inn’s walls, it becomes chillingly clear that one of the remaining guests craves vengeance. But against whom? And for what sins of the past?
With the body count rising and clues obscured, Anne must unmask the criminal before they strike again. As the blizzard rages, so does any chance of escape from a killer. Can Anne unravel the guest’s secrets before it’s too late?
Brimming with tension, this cozy mystery will keep you turning pages long into the night. Start reading Cordial Killing now.
When not creating sassy sleuths and clever clues, Vikki enjoys working in her garden, hiking Colorado trails, and travel. https://vikkiwalton.com