Scent of a Murder: A Blythe Bennett Mystery

By Leonard Bogarad

Book Overview

If ribald and provocative humor exploring taboo themes doesn't quite align with your preferences, the play Scent of a Murder may not be your cup of tea. But if you're up for a lighthearted romp, a cheeky and unconventional adventure join Detective Blythe Bennett and her husband, Spenser, as they unravel a mystery that began over two-thousand-years ago. Trapped in a foreboding English castle with a twisted serial killer, the Bennetts face a challenge like no other. Blythe Bennett is no ordinary sleuth. Equipped with razor-sharp logic, an uncanny intuition honed by her finely tuned sixth chakra, and a highly trained olfactory system she dives into a case bursting with eccentrics. Among them are Lord Augustus Teasdale, the patriarch of Marston Castle, and his fellow Parliament members, Lord Eugene Musgrave and Lord Sebastian Fletcher-each harboring dark secrets. Augustus's daughters, Deirdre and Irene add to the chaos and intrigue, as does Spenser's younger brother, Gordon, who harbors unrequited love for Irene who herself becomes the center of suspicion in this tale of legend, romance, and murder. On the ominous summer solstice, Americans Blythe and Spenser find themselves trapped inside the forbidding walls of Marston Castle in Sussex, England, with the Solstice Slayer-a deranged serial killer whose reign of terror has lasted over eight years. The clock ticks as Blythe must use every ounce of her intellect and intuition to solve the murder and stop the killer before Spenser becomes the next victim. This darkly comedic mystery is packed with offbeat banter and a plot full of twists. The book includes two versions of Scent of a Murder : a " Cut " edition, more suitable for stage adaptations and gentler sensibilities, and an " Uncut " edition for those who prefer their storytelling raw and unfiltered. Go ahead and buy a copy today. You won't be disappointed!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4PH4GDM
• ISBN13: 9798315275077
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 261 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"