
Where the Light Shines Through (The Olivia Penn Mystery Series Book: 1) Audiobook
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In a charming small town, a historic manor hides deadly secrets, and one determined advice columnist must uncover the truth to save her friend.
For fans of Nancy Drew, Clue, and classic whodunnits!
Olivia Penn is ready for a relaxing visit to her cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. With spring in the air, she plans to spend the week enjoying time with family, having fun with friends, and savoring the comforts of small-town life. But her idyllic trip takes a dark turn when a body is discovered under suspicious circumstances at a historic manor.
When the police name her childhood friend as the prime suspect in the murder, Olivia refuses to let him take the fall. Armed with sharp instincts and a determination to uncover the truth, she dives headfirst into solving the crime. As she pieces together clues left by the victim, Olivia unearths shocking secrets that connect her friend and his mother to the crime scene in ways no one saw coming.
With the clock ticking and the killer’s trail growing colder, Olivia must navigate hidden motives, tangled relationships, and a treacherous web of lies. With help from quirky locals, a loyal dog, and her steadfast resolve, she races to solve the mystery before anyone else gets hurt.
Along the way, she discovers that sometimes the light shines brightest in the most unexpected places.
Where the Light Shines Through is the captivating first book in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Full of twists, charming characters, exciting action, and suspense, this fast-paced cozy mystery invites you into a small town where everyone has a secret—and nothing is as it seems. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, unexpected twists, and the comforting escape of clean, heartwarming cozy mysteries.
Dive into the enchanting world of Apple Station—where a clever sleuth is always on the case. Your next feel-good cozy mystery awaits—read today!
“Bailey’s winning debut will thrill fans of the cozy mystery genre … Olivia’s vividly sketched hometown of Apple Station is so alive with warmth and local color that it brings to mind a southern version of Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls … With these engaging, well-conceived characters, and expertly crafted twists that will keep readers guessing, this mystery is sure to please readers looking for an adventure with plenty of intrigue and a comforting conclusion.” – BookLife Review
“Big Fun! Kathleen Bailey’s first book in her Olivia Penn Mystery series is a delightfully fun, complex mystery offering traditional cozy elements, a strong female lead, stifled “heart chakra,” diverse multi-generational personalities, small town connections, and interesting family dynamics. The mystery was a mystery within a mystery … Engaging. Couldn’t put it down … Bailey’s writing is entertaining, well-paced, and witty.” – Kings River Life Magazine
“A fantastic start to a new series … This book is written with such beautiful descriptions … Where the Light Shines Through has a brilliant cast of characters that exude the feeling of a small town.” - Manhattan Book Review