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Whispers and Murder at Briarwood: Book 2 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series
Paperback
Publisher Price: $18.99
Publisher: Carter Bryson
Published: Oct 8 2025
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.74 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Murder has come again to Briarwood...
Emily Rodriguez thought she had found peace running her fitness studio in a charming New England college town. But when whispers spread after a late-night workout ends in tragedy, Briarwood's cozy calm is shattered by suspicion.
The police call it an accident. Emily isn't convinced. As a former engineer with a sharp eye for details, she notices things others miss-like the misplaced barbells, the tainted smoothie, and the frightened look a student gives before vanishing into the night.
Soon Emily is pulled deep into a small town murder mystery, where neighbors trade secrets as easily as gossip and everyone has something to hide. From the copper-roofed library to her own fitness studio mystery, the clues point to tangled motives stretching far beyond a single night's crime.
With her daughter Sofia to protect, Emily never wanted to be a detective. But in a cozy mystery small town, justice often depends on the courage of one unlikely sleuth. Teaming up-sometimes reluctantly-with Detective Joseph Brown, she follows a trail that winds through friendships, rivalries, and betrayals, each step bringing her closer to the killer.
Along the way, she discovers that solving crimes isn't just about evidence-it's about heart. Fans of female sleuth detective stories will cheer as Emily uses her wits, her stubbornness, and her compassion to piece together the puzzle. And when the shocking truth comes to light, Briarwood will never be the same.
Perfect for readers who crave a classic whodunit cozy mystery with modern twists, this series starter offers humor, suspense, and the kind of warm community that makes cozy mysteries so irresistible. Whether you love stories of an amateur sleuth mystery, a poisoned drink mystery, or simply can't resist following a trail of clues through a tight-knit town, you'll feel right at home in Briarwood.
Whispers and Murder at Briarwood is Book 2 in the engaging cozy mystery series by Carter Bryson. Pour a cup of tea, settle into your favorite chair, and join Emily as she uncovers deadly secrets hiding in plain sight.
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