A murder at an abandoned manor. Long-buried family secrets exposed. Her life will never be the same.
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Olivia Penn is looking forward to visiting her father as spring blooms in her cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. She’s all set to enjoy a week of relaxation with her friends and family until a shocking murder shakes the close-knit community shortly after her arrival.
When a dead body is found under mysterious circumstances and the police suspect her childhood friend, Olivia investigates to uncover the evidence that will clear his name. As she digs into the clues left behind by the victim, she discovers a secret that links her friend to the crime scene, upending everything she thought she knew about him.
Racing against the clock, Olivia must fight to save the life of an unexpected ally and unmask the killer before the truth is buried forever. With her friends future on the line, she dares to do the unthinkable. Justice hinges on a leap of faith and her trust in where the light shines through.
Will Olivia save her friend and thwart the killers plan? Or will it be lights out for them both?
Where the Light Shines Through is the first book in the award-winning The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Where the Light Shines Through is a small-town, cozy mystery with heart and humor, featuring a charming cast of characters and a fast-paced, twisty plot. Action-packed and full of suspense, grab a cuppa and settle in for this clean, cozy read where nothing is as it seems.
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Baileys winning debut will thrill fans of the cozy mystery genre Olivias vividly sketched hometown of Apple Station is so alive with warmth and local color that it brings to mind a southern version of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls With these engaging, well-conceived characters, and expertly crafted twists that will keep readers guessing, this mystery is sure to please readers looking for an adventure with plenty of intrigue and a comforting conclusion. BookLife Review
A fantastic start to a new series This book is written with such beautiful descriptions Where the Light Shines Through has a brilliant cast of characters that exude the feeling of a small town. – Manhattan Book Review
Big Fun! Kathleen Baileys first book in her Olivia Penn Mystery series is a delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements, a strong female lead, stifled heart chakra, diverse multi-generational personalities, small town connections, and interesting family dynamics. The mystery was a mystery within a mystery Engaging. Couldn’t put it down Baileys writing is entertaining, well-paced, and witty. Kings River Life Magazine $2.99 on Kindle.