The Reluctant Coroner

by Paul Austin Ardoin

FBT review:

Dive into a gripping mystery with "The Reluctant Coroner" by Paul Austin Ardoin. In this engaging novel, protagonist Fenway Stevenson is reluctantly drawn back to her coastal hometown following her mother's death, only to find herself embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy surrounding the murder of the county coroner. As the sinister truth unfolds, Fenway must navigate family ties and corporate interests to unravel a deadly puzzle. With a rising body count and suspicions pointing towards her own father's oil company, Fenway races against time to uncover the truth. Fans of indie mystery novels will be captivated by the twists and turns in this page-turner.

Publisher Description:

Blood is thicker than oil--until murder is involved.

Fenway Stevenson doesn't want to return to the coastal town where her estranged father is practically king. But the death of her mother draws her back home--and the murder of the county coroner draws her into a deepening conspiracy. As the body count rises and all signs seem to point toward her father's oil company, will Fenway uncover the truth before family bonds become deadly?