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Stone That Crumbled: A Pinky McKnight Investment Club Mystery
Dr. Sandra Tanner is an award-winning author.
What is the significance of a dislocated shoulder, an upcoming family reunion, and cellophane wrappers? They all interweave to solve a four-year-old murder. But how?
When private investigator Kadence McKnight learns of her family’s strong adverse reactions to the upcoming quinquennial family reunion, she realizes she has a problem on her hands. She knows the backlash is because the murderer of Satrine Campbell has not been captured. Satrine’s body was found four years ago, a few feet beyond the back fence of the McKnight family cemetery, covered with decaying leaves. The cemetery is on the same property where the reunion will be held. Since the property belongs to Kadence, a gift from her deceased grandmother, she knows she has to use her investigative skills to find the murderer. If she doesn’t find the murderer, the negative comments, innuendos, and superstitious beliefs will persist, halting a tradition her beloved grandmother began over fifty years ago. Upon her grandmother’s deathbed, Kadence promised she would keep the family reunions going, and she aims to do that.
Kadence encounters several hard blows in her investigation, but one stomps her the After falling in love with the man of her dreams, she discovers he may have a hidden agenda. That agenda is to find out as much about her investigation as he can. Why would he pretend to fall in love with her to get information on her investigation? Kadence is determined to uncover the answer.
With her uncanny insight, she presses forward, eventually finding the truth about him and who committed the murder. A stone that crumbled in front of Kadence held the key she had been looking for.
This infiltrating and unsettling mystery and love story ensnares the reader in its story of strength and family dynamics. With its rich characters and striking family bonds, Stone That Crumbled is a poignant, intimate story about the complexity of romantic and familial love and a female detective's vulnerabilities, insights, and perseverance when solving a murder.
If you love addictive, jaw-dropping, fast-paced murder mysteries, don’t miss this first installment in A Pinky McKnight Investment Club Mystery. Push the buy button for Stone That Crumbled by Dr. Sandra Tanner to begin your mystery journey.
What is the significance of a dislocated shoulder, an upcoming family reunion, and cellophane wrappers? They all interweave to solve a four-year-old murder. But how?
When private investigator Kadence McKnight learns of her family’s strong adverse reactions to the upcoming quinquennial family reunion, she realizes she has a problem on her hands. She knows the backlash is because the murderer of Satrine Campbell has not been captured. Satrine’s body was found four years ago, a few feet beyond the back fence of the McKnight family cemetery, covered with decaying leaves. The cemetery is on the same property where the reunion will be held. Since the property belongs to Kadence, a gift from her deceased grandmother, she knows she has to use her investigative skills to find the murderer. If she doesn’t find the murderer, the negative comments, innuendos, and superstitious beliefs will persist, halting a tradition her beloved grandmother began over fifty years ago. Upon her grandmother’s deathbed, Kadence promised she would keep the family reunions going, and she aims to do that.
Kadence encounters several hard blows in her investigation, but one stomps her the After falling in love with the man of her dreams, she discovers he may have a hidden agenda. That agenda is to find out as much about her investigation as he can. Why would he pretend to fall in love with her to get information on her investigation? Kadence is determined to uncover the answer.
With her uncanny insight, she presses forward, eventually finding the truth about him and who committed the murder. A stone that crumbled in front of Kadence held the key she had been looking for.
This infiltrating and unsettling mystery and love story ensnares the reader in its story of strength and family dynamics. With its rich characters and striking family bonds, Stone That Crumbled is a poignant, intimate story about the complexity of romantic and familial love and a female detective's vulnerabilities, insights, and perseverance when solving a murder.
If you love addictive, jaw-dropping, fast-paced murder mysteries, don’t miss this first installment in A Pinky McKnight Investment Club Mystery. Push the buy button for Stone That Crumbled by Dr. Sandra Tanner to begin your mystery journey.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2024
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April 25, 2025
Every five years, Kadence McKnight's family gathered together for the quinquennial family reunion. But on the last reunion, a body was found close to the property where the reunion was held. Stone that Crumbled by Dr. Sandra Tanner follows this gripping mystery.
Kadence was a skilled private investigator who ran the Kadence McKnight private investigator agency. Her grandmother, Pinky McKnight, organized a quinquennial family reunion for fifty years. During the last reunion, the body of Satrine Campbell was found close to the family cemetery, and the murderer had not been found since. With the next reunion approaching, Kadence's family was on edge. Before Pinky passed away, Kadence made a promise to her to keep the family reunion going. So she embarked on a perilous investigation to catch the murderer. During her investigation, she found herself falling for a wonderful man. But could this man have ulterior motives, or could she trust him?
This is a very entertaining book that will keep you guessing. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering who to trust and who the true murderer could be. The author's writing style is commendable. It keeps the reader engaged with its vivid descriptions and plot twists. The book has a perfect blend of action, suspense, and moments of introspection. In books like this, it is hard to come across a strong female protagonist such as Kadence. She is strong, confident, and determined. She is the sort of person that achieves whatever she sets her mind on. Her sharp mind and quick thinking make her a great detective. She faced numerous challenges, yet she remained resolute, using her intelligence and experience to uncover the truth and bring justice.
While the book's central plot revolves around a murder mystery, it also sheds light on the devastating issue of school shootings and gun control. Tanner has my respect for skillfully adding these issues. School shootings are terrible occurrences that should not be in existence. It brings pain to the victims, their families, and the schools. I reflected on the different headlines seen every day about school shootings and the debates about gun control. Tanner presented gun control in a balanced way. She acknowledged the two perspectives and gray areas.
This book's unexpected twists and suspense will keep you hooked. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to fans of suspenseful mysteries.
Kadence was a skilled private investigator who ran the Kadence McKnight private investigator agency. Her grandmother, Pinky McKnight, organized a quinquennial family reunion for fifty years. During the last reunion, the body of Satrine Campbell was found close to the family cemetery, and the murderer had not been found since. With the next reunion approaching, Kadence's family was on edge. Before Pinky passed away, Kadence made a promise to her to keep the family reunion going. So she embarked on a perilous investigation to catch the murderer. During her investigation, she found herself falling for a wonderful man. But could this man have ulterior motives, or could she trust him?
This is a very entertaining book that will keep you guessing. It will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering who to trust and who the true murderer could be. The author's writing style is commendable. It keeps the reader engaged with its vivid descriptions and plot twists. The book has a perfect blend of action, suspense, and moments of introspection. In books like this, it is hard to come across a strong female protagonist such as Kadence. She is strong, confident, and determined. She is the sort of person that achieves whatever she sets her mind on. Her sharp mind and quick thinking make her a great detective. She faced numerous challenges, yet she remained resolute, using her intelligence and experience to uncover the truth and bring justice.
While the book's central plot revolves around a murder mystery, it also sheds light on the devastating issue of school shootings and gun control. Tanner has my respect for skillfully adding these issues. School shootings are terrible occurrences that should not be in existence. It brings pain to the victims, their families, and the schools. I reflected on the different headlines seen every day about school shootings and the debates about gun control. Tanner presented gun control in a balanced way. She acknowledged the two perspectives and gray areas.
This book's unexpected twists and suspense will keep you hooked. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend it to fans of suspenseful mysteries.
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