She's looking for a fresh start. But with eerie noises in the night and murder most foul, can she keep from going down for a crime she didn't commit? Skye Brigid O'Shea is desperate for an escape. Losing big in a nasty divorce and taking the fall for a patient's death, the stressed-out thirty-two-year-old jumps at the chance to move to Ireland after inheriting her grandmother's B&B. But the nosy American quickly lands back in hot water when she investigates unearthly howls and discovers the disagreeable local she argued with earlier stone-cold dead. Named as the prime suspect, Skye finds herself relying on the constable's wife and the cryptic clues from her gran's talking black cat to clear her name. But when her ancestor's diary points to a supernatural culprit, the ex-nurse isn't sure if she's cracked the case or lost her mind. Can this novice detective overcome a rival pub owner, a dogged policeman, and a thick web of ancient myths to stay out of the slammer? Rowan Dillon is a pen name for Christy Nicholas. She is a wordsmith extraordinaire, weaving tales that blend history, fantasy, and a sprinkle of magic into a literary cauldron that bubbles with intrigue and delight. With a penchant for strong themes, bittersweet endings, and complex characters, her books are a rollercoaster ride through the corridors of imagination. When she's not busy conjuring worlds and characters, Christy can be found traversing the globe, following her muse wherever it may lead, at least when she can afford it. Currently stationed in Connecticut, she daydreams of emerald landscapes and the haunting melodies of Irish music, wishing she could trade her skyscrapers for rolling green hills of Ireland. Christy's household is ruled by two feline overlords, Mallory and Lana, who oversee her writing endeavors with a discerning eye and the occasional paw swipe at the keyboard. Her favorite pastime is hunkering down at her trusty computer, diving headfirst into historical rabbit holes like a fearless archaeologist.