When murder mystery theatre becomes too real for comfort…
Firefighter Larry Holmes needs some time away. Out of other options, he agrees to take his cousin’s place at a crime fiction convention. Larry doesn’t like mystery novels, but he can enjoy the host resort’s amenities and stay out of the way. That plan goes out the window, however, when he arrives at the venue with the convention’s organizer, Selena Watt, and the close-knit Crime Club decides that with Holmes and Watt present, the game must be afoot.
The convention concludes with a staged murder mystery weekend at stately Rafferty House. Neglected for decades, the Victorian-era summer home built on an island in Georgian Bay has been restored and upgraded… mostly. At first, everything goes according to script. Then, shots are fired, people get hurt, and Larry suddenly finds himself in the middle of a real-life murder mystery.
Only a few people on the island could have done it. The police can’t come soon enough and the Crime Clubbers are itching to practice their sleuthing skills, taking Larry along for the ride. But with a serving staff paid to lie and unexpected guests with unclear motives, who can be trusted?
Only Rafferty House knows–and it is not happy.
ISBN: 978-1-928011-83-5
Genre: Mystery/Paranormal
Series: Groverton Hauntings, book 1
Age: 14+
Pages: 314
Formats: Paperback, ebook
Released: November 2022
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Bette Walker, Leacock Medal Award Chair
The story is brilliantly written. As a reader, I was lured in to the setting becoming one of the cast of characters.
J.M. Tibbott, author of The Pridden Saga series
I love the hunt for clues, the sleuthing for suspects, and I absolutely revel in the final solution. I definitely did my happy dance after reading Weekends Can Be Murder.
Janet Kellough, Author of The Thaddeus Lewis Mystery Series
Georgian Bay provides an intriguing setting for this mystery within a mystery featuring a cranky old house, a cast of characters who aren’t what they seem and a talented bevy of amateur sleuths. Weekends Can Be Murder is a fun mash-up of haunted house, classic whodunnit and a gigantic game of Clue.
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Arlene F. Marks uses poignant language to create finely crafted details and the specific choices feel reminiscent of the language Conan Doyle used and give elegance to the writing. Weekends Can be Murder is hard to resist with lovely writing, engaging dynamics, and a delightful mystery. ★★★★★
Lori Crossan, Programs Coordinator at Collingwood Public Library
A propulsive murder mystery with a haunting twist.
David Penney
Great Read! Thanks ever so much. I live in a small community near a large lake. This mystery has a similar setting and is very well done. I loved the characters portrayed. They were well developed and interesting as you got to know them. A murder on a murder mystery getaway was a great idea, and very entertaining. The plot twists were well developed and easy to follow. All in all, this was a fun read that was hard to put down.