When murder checks in, the quaint New England inn’s dark past resurfaces. . . . Returning to her roots on the rocky, tumultuous coast of Maine with her love interest Kurt Mitchell, Elizabeth Pennington reopens her family’s historic inn, which she lovingly restored to its New England charm after a powerful hurricane nearly destroyed it. Unseen forces, however, seem hell-bent on derailing her efforts, or worse—taking her out of the picture. The untimely death of a young female guest in the inn’s fitness center appears to be a tragic accident until authorities investigate and find there is more than meets the eye. When a second body is discovered, Elizabeth fears the worst—a killer in their midst. Has the inn’s dark past resurfaced? Has Kurt’s past as an FBI agent followed him to Pennington Point? Are the guests in danger? Feeling the strain from a mountain of debt and the pressure to carry on in her grandmother’s footsteps as keeper of a popular inn, Elizabeth is crushed when the town begins foreclosure proceedings. On the brink of losing her childhood home, Elizabeth endeavors to remain steadfast in her quest to carry on her grandmother’s legacy—until the killer comes after her. See why critics and readers alike are raving about the suspense novels of multi national award-winning storyteller Penny Goetjen. If you like Carol Higgins Clark or "Murder She Wrote," you’ll enjoy her books. If you like stories without gruesome crime scenes, but with characters you want to hang out with, compelling plotlines, and colorful settings, you'll love Penny Goetjen's books. Click ADD TO CART to get your copy of this fast-paced story now! Murder Returns to the Precipice won top honors in the Indie Excellence Book Awards. "...suspenseful,intriguing, and edge of your seat..." --S assy Redhead Book Reviews "This book is an intriguing page turner. Goetjen's use of descriptive language allows the reader to visualize the setting and to engage with the main character. Characters and plot line are well defined and thus moves along at a great pace. This book has it all...murder, mystery and a touch of the paranormal." --Elizabeth Horton "A richly textured mystery that's both charmingly atmospheric and cunningly staged. Be forewarned: Like the coastal waters of Maine, this story will lull you in with its seeming tranquility only to sweep you away in the undercurrent...." --John Valeri, Criminal Element "An enjoyable read, a good strong mystery . . . look forward to further work by the author." --Cozy Cat Reviews "Readers will love the books in this series because the storyline is so addicting and the people are lovable...even when they shouldn't be." --Cozy Mystery Book Reviews Murder Returns to the Precipice  is the third in the Elizabeth Pennington Mystery Series and is set on the stunning and rugged coast of Maine--a place I fell in love with as a child and continue to have a love affair with today. In this novel, Elizabeth and Kurt make a couple visits to Monhegan, an idyllic island ten miles out to sea where cars aren't permitted, artists thrive, and the clear night sky sparkles with stars rarely seen. It only serves as a brief respite for them, however, from the turmoil going on back at the inn on Pennington Point.-- Penny Goetjen National award-winning author Penny Goetjen writes murder mysteries where the milieus play as prominent a role as the engaging characters. A self-proclaimed eccentric known for writing late into the night, transfixed by the allure of flickering candlelight, Ms. Goetjen embraces the writing process, unaware what will confront her at the next turn. She rides the journey with her characters, often as surprised as her readers to see how the story unfolds. Fascinated with the paranormal, she usually weaves a subtle, unexpected twist into her novels. When her husband is asked how he feels about his wife writing murder mysteries, he answers with a wink, I sleep with one eye open.