Death in the Manor: A Dante Villehart Novel, Book 2

By Michael Hugh Balfour

A man is dead.
The truth is buried inside the manor.

When private investigator Dante Villehart is hired to uncover the truth behind Roland Astor's mysterious death, the case seems straightforward-until he steps inside the Astor estate.

Because nothing about the manor is simple.

Behind its grand walls lies a legacy of lies, betrayal, and buried trauma. The Astor siblings share a past they'd rather forget-and a truth someone is determined to keep hidden.

But the deeper Dante digs...
the more the case begins to shift.

Clues don't add up.
Stories don't align.
And someone inside the manor is quietly manipulating every move he makes.

This isn't just an investigation.

It's a game.

As cryptic messages surface and the line between truth and deception blurs, Dante finds himself pulled into a psychological trap where every answer leads to more questions-and every step forward brings him closer to something far more dangerous than he expected.

With the help of Detective Ingrid Carlisle, Dante must uncover the truth before the manor's secrets consume him.

Because in a house built on lies...

The truth comes at a price.

A psychological mystery thriller of secrets, lies, and deadly manipulation-perfect for fans of dark, twist-filled suspense.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3L212YT
• ISBN13: 9798275677492
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"