Midnight Masquerade and Murder

De: Robert Gass

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the small, secretive town of Moreau, the grand but mysterious Langston Manor stands as a relic of a bygone era—a house filled with secrets and shadowed histories. When Olivia Langston hosts an extravagant Midnight Masquerade at the manor, the event ends in chaos as a scream pierces the night, and a body is discovered. Gerald Banks, a man with a questionable past, is dead, and the masquerade's festive atmosphere quickly turns to suspicion and fear.

Eleanor Forthright, an amateur sleuth and middle school teacher, is unwilling to stand aside while secrets threaten to engulf the town she knows so well. Partnering with the reserved but determined Detective Reyes, Eleanor begins to peel back the layers of deception surrounding Gerald's murder. The investigation soon reveals long-buried rivalries among Moreau's founding families, tangled relationships, and dark dealings that go back generations. As they navigate the web of lies that connects Olivia, her estranged sister Margaret, Dr. Harriet Monroe, and even the loyal housekeeper Mrs. Hathaway, Eleanor and Reyes find themselves facing not just one mystery, but a series of interconnected secrets that could destroy Langston Manor and those who live there.

In a narrative filled with suspense, hidden motives, and shocking revelations, " Midnight Masquerade and Murder " is a gripping crime mystery that explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect the truth. With its gothic atmosphere, richly developed characters, and a touch of dark elegance, this novel keeps readers guessing until the very end, while the dynamic partnership between Eleanor and Reyes grows stronger with every twist and turn.