Murder at Blackwood Inn, 9798892422857
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Eccentric aunts, haunted inn, murder! Can she solve it?

Murder at Blackwood Inn

A Novel

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    23 September 2025

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Summary

Ghostwriter Carissa Blackwood is having the worst year of her life. After leaving her cheating husband, she finally takes up the offer to help her two eccentric aunts manage the Blackwood Bed ‘n’ Breakfast Inn in Pelican Point, California—a house they only recently inherited from their deceased father, Bram Blackwood. The old man dabbled in the occult, and his daughters haven’t fallen far from the family tree. Aunt Runa is into crystals and plans to hold seances at the reportedly “haunted” ho…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798892422857
Author:Penny Warner
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:23 September 2025
Weight:369g
Dimensions:209mm x 139mm
Series:A Haunted Dead and Breakfast Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for Murder at Blackwood Inn:“Quirky characters abound in this lighthearted tale of ghosts and murder.”—Kirkus Reviews“Murder at Blackwood Inn showcases novelist and storyteller Penny Warner’s complete mastery of the cozy mystery genre.”—Midwest Book Review“An intriguing whodunit … [A] welcome addition to the cozy genre.”—Dru’s Book Musings“Why is Murder at Blackwood Inn the purrfect Halloween cozy? …A likeable heroine; a creepy, spooky haunted house setting; a complex, difficult-to-solve mystery; a wide assortment of colorful, zany characters; and a bewitching cat.”—Gumshoe Review“With an appealing protagonist in ghostwriter Carissa Blackwood, a super hunky handyman, and sly hints of the paranormal that include a mystery ginger cat, Murder at Blackwood Inn is a thoroughly delightful read. Readers will enjoy checking into this quirky “Dead” and Breakfast!”—Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author “Murder and malice abound as Carissa helps her zany aunts turn their ancestral home into the Blackwood B and B Inn amid flickering lights and the haunting of her grandfather’s secrets. A cozy, fun read to start off a new series.”—Allison Brook, Agatha Award–nominated author of the Haunted Library mysteries“A charming and quirky cozy with all the perfect ingredients to keep you flipping the pages: tea, cats, kooky aunts, a haunted house, and murder most foul! The delightful descriptions will make you want to book a stay at the Blackwood Inn.”—Gretchen Rue, author of the Witches’ Brew mysteries

About The Author

Penny Warner

Penny Warner is the author of several mystery series, including:

  • The award-winning Dead Body Language series
  • The How to Host a Killer Party series
  • Death of a Chocolate Cheater
  • The three-time Agatha Award-winning middle-grade mysteries, the Code Busters Club

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