Fresh start? Check. Quirky neighbors? Check. Falling into a compost pile and solving a murder? NOT in the plan!

Anne Freemont fled her stressful marriage and big-city life for the peaceful mountain town of Carolan Springs, Colorado. Her retirement plans include renovating her Victorian fixer-upper, making friends, and absolutely zero drama.

Cue the chicken.

When Anne's first morning begins with a showdown between her quirky neighbor Kandi and the grumpy Mr. Rogers over a wayward hen, she thinks she's in for some entertaining small-town theater. But after Anne takes an unfortunate tumble into a compost pile (don't ask), things take a darker turn—Mr. Rogers ends up dead, and sweet Kandi's accused of murder.

Anne knows there's no way her chicken-obsessed, goofy but kind neighbor could kill anyone. Armed with curiosity, determination, and zero detective experience, Anne sets out to find the real culprit. Because in Carolan Springs, neighbors look out for each other—even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way.

Can Anne solve her first murder mystery and capture the culprit? Or will her peaceful plans for a new start end up scrambled for good?

A hilarious and heartwarming cozy mystery! Featuring found family feels, a cast of quirky characters you'll adore, and one very determined chicken. Perfect for fans of small-town charm with a side of murder!

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What Readers Are Saying:

Humorous murder mystery

Gave me all the feels

Many surprising twists

Cozy done right

Too cute

This book was created by a human author who’s probably a quirky character in someone’s story.