2025 RUNNER-UP WINNER PENCRAFT AWARD FOR LITERARY EXCELLENCE – MYSTERY / SLEUTHS 2024 GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS BRONZE MEDAL WINNER – MYSTERY DETECTIVE CATEGORY “So many interesting aspects to snag the reader’s attention.” –The New York News Journal Foundling Museum archivist Wrenn Grayson is called on to resolve two conspiracies. The call from the first is closer to a fading whisper since it steps out of 1879. It revolves around a small temple-like structure, known as a folly, and Thomas Longstretch, the stained-glass artisan hired to design the folly’s windows. Longstretch’s extended stay on the Summoner Park estate coincides with the disappearance of a murderously sharp and ancient dagger. Wrenn answers a second call from Yannick Devers, real estate developer. She and security consultant Bret Kilmore are asked to investigate an unconscionable act, but a much more fragrant one. This conspiracy grew from a battle over possession of lavender fields. Both conspiracies present intriguing complexities and elusive clues. While years have passed on the first, time is painfully tightening down on the second. Lives are at stake. Fans of Sue Grafton, Anthony Horowitz, J.A. Jance, and Louise Penny will love this gripping mystery by Connie Chappell. Purchase now! All Wrenn Grayson mysteries are standalone books and can be read in any order. Wrenn Grayson Mysteries shine brightly in this incredibly popular genre. - Los Angeles Post-Examiner An intricate plot and vivid descriptions make this book a gripping choice. - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ If you are looking for captivating reads that flow effortlessly, Connie Chappell is the author for you. - Virginia Gazette Chappell weaves mesmerizing stories from beginning to end. - South Florida Sun Sentinel What a treat! Is this the best Wrenn Grayson Mystery yet? Most definitely. - NY News Journal All the books in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series are simply brilliant. - The Baltimore Sun Readers will stop and applaud this story's exceptionally well-crafted ending. - Times of Chicago (Chappell is) a master writer. - Orlando Sentinel 2024 GLOBAL BOOK AWARDS BRONZE MEDAL WINNER -- MYSTERY DETECTIVE CATEGORY A witty tale with compelling storylines. - Readers' Favorite Wrenn Grayson Mysteries shine brightly in this incredibly popular genre. - Los Angeles Post-Examiner An intricate plot and vivid descriptions make this book a gripping choice. - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ If you are looking for captivating reads that flow effortlessly, Connie Chappell is the author for you. - Virginia Gazette Chappell weaves mesmerizing stories from beginning to end. - South Florida Sun Sentinel What a treat! Is this the best Wrenn Grayson Mystery yet? Most definitely. - NY News Journal All the books in the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series are simply brilliant. - The Baltimore Sun Readers will stop and applaud this story's exceptionally well-crafted ending. - Times of Chicago (Chappell is) a master writer. - Orlando Sentinel Connie Chappell is a bestselling and award-winning author for her novels of literary fiction and the Wrenn Grayson Mystery series. Her books are standalone novels and can be read in any order. She's a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio. When she's not writing, family and friends find her outdoors, where her home is nestled close to a woodland. During the winter months, she longs to see honeybees hovering over her flowerbeds again. Make contact with Chappell through her website. Sign up for her newsletter while you're there to learn about future releases.