Our two zany sleuths, Page and Betsy, return in Book 3, landing another twisty murder case. The two cousins stop by The Perk Coffee Shop for pumpkin lattes to celebrate the first day of fall. An ever-observant Page notices Shell Isle's High School math teacher sitting nearby. His odd actions awaken her curiosity.Hunched over the newspaper's classified section, the teacher is frantically circling numbers and mumbling to himself. More troubling, the sleuth witnesses a bruiser of a guy joining him. With a quick exchange of laptops and heated words, the thug disappears out the door, leaving the teacher rattled. Within moments, Page receives one of her inklings, signaling there's more than coffee brewing at The Perk.The story's entangled plot will keep readers guessing until the last chapter. Splashes of light romance, plenty of shenanigans, and a few unexpected surprises await.BONUS: Betsy's recipes are included. Calling them a 'bonus' may be a stretch. She's a lousy cook. As an author, Tonya's moved by the effect humor and narratives have on readers. That observation illuminates why her stories often convey messages inviting personal exploration. She is enthusiastic about crafting stories with beguiling characters, adding dashes of snappy humor, and engaging dialogue that leaves her fingerprint on each page.When Tonya relocated to the mountains, she found fresh writing ideas waiting. From her favorite porch chair gazing at a tranquil lake, the nudge to scribe her first novel came calling. From her beach chair, the idea for a cozy series, Shell Isle Mysteries presented. Tonya confesses new respect for a chair's ability to motivate writers. She chases her writing joy from the mountains to the seashore.Her fiction and non-fiction stories are published in numerous anthologies, e-magazines, local press, and literary magazines. She's a member of Poets and Writers. Tonya Penrose is her fiction genre pen name.She's excited to introduce Charm, the first book in her newest series.The Shell Isle Mystery Series offers two novels: Baubles to Die For and Red, White, and Boom. The characters of Page and Betsy keep chattering to Tonya, so expect future stories in this collection.Other books: Old Mountain Cassie: The Three Lessons and A Secret Gift.If you enjoy Tonya Penrose's novels, tell others. Book reviews are cherished.Tonya invites readers to visit:Website: www.tonyawrites.comTwitter: @TonyaWrites
