A Reason To Live

Doug Simpson

Summary

After recently widowed Chelyan and famous TV reporter Mel bump into each other, their friendship blossoms quickly.
 
Both avid walkers, they decide to take a stroll together each morning. When Chelyan reveals that her husband's death was actually a murder, Mel is eager to dig deeper into the case.
 
Beginning their own murder investigation, the amateur sleuths are in for some startling surprises. But can they piece together the clues and bring the killer to justice?

Available since: 11/30/2022.

Print length: 182 pages.

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