A Guide to Solving A Murder: A Finn and Briar Cozy Mystery Book #1

A Guide to Solving A Murder: A Finn and Briar Cozy Mystery Book #1

by Courtney McFarlin

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  • You enjoy cozy mysteries with paranormal elements and want characters that feel grounded and real between the magical bits.
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  • You're after something lighter and more humorous than dark thrillers but still want genuine stakes and a proper puzzle to solve.

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  • You want gritty, serious crime fiction or hardboiled detective narratives without levity.
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About this book

Tessa Windsor works as a hiking guide in the Colorado Rockies and enjoys a quiet life. This changes when she inherits from a great-aunt she never knew, discovering her inheritance grants her magic. She can now understand her border collie, Finn, and cat, Briar, who communicate with her. Tessa experiences a vision of a woman being murdered. When the details prove real, she cannot ignore it. With Finn and Briar's help, she investigates the mystery and uncovers secrets someone will kill to protect. As danger escalates, Tessa must develop her magical abilities and rely on her connection with her animal companions to solve the case before becoming the next victim. The story combines cozy mystery elements with paranormal themes set in the Colorado Rockies.

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