The Watchful Coroner (Book 6)

A luxury hotel. A high-profile murder. And the prime suspect hits too close to home.

When one of Estancia's most prominent businessmen is found dead in the city's most exclusive hotel, Coroner Fenway Stevenson is thrust into one of her most sensitive investigations yet. The suspect? The ex-wife of Fenway's boyfriend.

The pressure starts at the top. The new mayor demands a swift arrest, but Fenway isn't convinced. The case is riddled with contradictions, the timelines don't add up, and the deeper she digs, the murkier the truth becomes. As Fenway navigates conflicting motives and hidden agendas, she finds herself questioning the people she trusts most.

Meanwhile, her personal life is unraveling. Her father lies comatose in the hospital. His oil company—long a symbol of power in Estancia—is on the brink of collapse. And Fenway's relationship with her boyfriend grows tense as family secrets and painful histories come to light.

As her investigation crosses paths with corporate sabotage, political ambition, and emotional betrayal, Fenway must decide what she's willing to risk to uncover the truth-and who she's willing to protect.

Smart, layered, and brimming with emotional tension, The Watchful Coroner is a compelling addition to the Fenway Stevenson Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Sue Grafton, Kathy Reichs, and medical thrillers with sharp twists and strong women at the center.

Start The Watchful Coroner today and discover a coastal California mystery where loyalty is fragile, motives are buried deep--and the truth could destroy everything.

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"A taut, compelling mystery with a likeable, feisty protagonist. I devoured it." —Ian W. Sainsbury, winner of the 2019 Kindle Storyteller Award

"This is as good a mystery series as you will find in print. You do not want to miss a single one of these books." —David Marvin, Scintilla Book Reviews (scintilla.info) 

"The Watchful Coroner will captivate readers from the first page." —C.B. Samet, EVVY Award-Winning Author

"With characters you love to hate, complex relationships, and a compelling central mystery, you won't be able to put The Watchful Coroner down. Ardoin's most polished work to date delivers an ending that's both touching and laugh-out-loud. A joy to read from start to finish." —Jamie Thornton, New York Times Bestselling Author