Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont

Title: Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont - Wren Grayson Mystery 1 Author: Connie Chappell Published: 2-11-16 Publisher: Black Rose Writing Pages: 289 Genre: Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense Sub Genre: Series, Women Sleuths; Cozy Mystery ISBN: 9781612966496 ASIN: B01BZAGOBW Reviewer: DelAnne Reviewed For: NetGalley    
.  As historian of her town Havens, Ohio, Wren Grayson sets of to the Rosemont Mansion to collect payment for her services of research of the history of the Rosemont family and the home Clay Addison purchased at auction the month before.  Arriving at the ungodly appointed time of 6:30 a.m. surprised to find Clay has not yet arrived.  Just as Wren steps out her car Clay comes roaring into the parking area nearly hitting Wren's car trying to avoid the one parked carelessly.  Not knowing who could have left the car the enter the mansion only to find a body lying in the entryway in a pool of blood.  Upon inspection Wren realizes it is Trey Rosemont the heir of the late previous owners of Rosemont who disappeared 25 years before and had been declared legally dead by the courts so that the estate could be sold at auction.  Why was he back?  Where had he been for 25 years?  How did he get into the mansion with all the locks changed?  Who killed him and why?  Lieutenant Frank Elmore has his sights set on Clay as the killer and is willing to bully and intimidate anyone who tries to tell him otherwise. 

As Clay and Wren deal with the obnoxious Lieutenant Wren's long time boyfriend Professor Gideon Douglas is also involved in a police matter.  Someone has broken into the vault and stolen some valuable Egyptian artifacts.  If Gideon doesn't find out who stole them and get them back soon he will find himself fired and his reputation ruined.  Wren begins to help him look into the matter and also try and clear Clay of murder charges.  As she begins researching and asking questions someone decides she is getting too close.  Danger stalks ever closer to Wren and those involved.

Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont is a cleverly written mystery with plenty of twist and turns.  There are plenty of clues scattered throughout, but to be true I was still working out the killers identity until just before it was revealed.  The characters are interesting as are their interactions.  I look forward to seeing where Ms. Chappell goes with this series next.  A great new series for all to enjoy with an unusual heroine.

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This review is from: Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont (Paperback)

Life turns topsy-turvy for historian Wrenn Grayson when she gets to Rosemont Mansion, expecting her payment from the new owner of the mansion, her friend and retired police chief, Clay Addison, but discovers the dead body of Trey Rosemont (who had been missing for decades and was assumed to be dead), lying drenched in blood on the mansion’s foyer floor.

Before Wrenn Grayson can try to find a solution to save Clay Addison, suspected of this mysterious murder, Professor Gideon Douglas, Wrenn’s longtime love, gets into trouble due to the theft of Egyptian artifacts stolen from the history department, adding misery to Wrenn's situation.

Author Connie Chappell leaves no stone unturned in making her novel, Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont, an intriguing mystery-thriller by adding realistic descriptions to the crime setup and artistically describing the small town of Havens, Ohio. The intertwining mysteries are well-plotted, throwing challenges in protagonist Wrenn's life and keeping readers at the edge of their seats.

This novel definitely has a strong female protagonist dealing with the hurdles in her way, both with relationships and friendship. Highly recommended.

Great start to a new series. Deadly Homecoming at Rosemont is full of twists and turns. It will have you gathering clues with every turn of the page. This is a nonstop suspense thriller with an amazing cast of characters. It is very well written especially the detail that she goes into describing the historical sites. Loved this!
Wrenn Grayson is a very head strong woman who has set up her own business called Wrenn Grayson, Historian. She even has her first paying customer, Clay Addison. He just bought the Rosemont estate and wanted all the historical information on the property. He is not only a friend but the retired Chief of Police for Havens, Ohio. She goes to the house to meet Clay to pick up her first paycheck and ends up getting more than she bargained. She and Clay went into the house only to find the body of Trey Rosemont a man that was already supposed to be dead? Things go down hill from there for Wrenn and Clay when Lieutenant Frank Elmore shows up with a chip on his shoulder and fire in his eyes. Long story! Now Clay becomes the prime suspect and Wrenn has to do something. Who would want to murder Trey Rosemont? Where has he been for 25 years? And why come back now?
To make life even more interesting and frustrating Wrenn's boyfriend, Professor Gideon Douglas is also dealing with the police. Uuuggghhhh! There has been a robbery at the University. Someone has broken into the vault and stolen an Egyptian death mask and jewelry that are priceless. This is going to be devastating not only for any further funding to the University but to Gideon's reputation.  What is Wrenn to do??? Yep you guessed it she is going to do what ever it takes to clear Clay of murder and help her hunky boyfriend get the stolen goods back. But can she do all of this while a killer is targeting her???  I am excited for book two to see where the author takes the characters. There is some strong language and sexual innuendos. But it doesn't take away from the book.