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Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery #8
Dying for Music: Hypnotic Harmony
Cozy Mystery, Book 8
Dying for Music (Hypnotic Harmony)
Rosi is happy to be hosting an event in the recently renovated auditorium at the Tucson Valley Retirement Community. After a bit of traveling, she’s also happy to settle down and look at homes with Keaton as they’ve decided to take the next step in their relationship and move in together.
First up is showing off the updates to the local media and directors of their competitor retirement communities. Then, the stage will be readied for the performance of The Old West Chamber Orchestra, the last event before the snowbirds go back to their homes across the country for the spring and summer. The eccentric conductor, Vaughn Steven, arrives a day early to assess the accommodations. He brings along his prima donna cats, much to Rosi’s annoyance. But it’s not just cats that come with the arrival of the musicians the next day. Four-legged creatures run amok, but the main event doesn’t involve anything living. Vaughn chose Tucson Valley as the site of the concert because he just knows there will be a murder during the performance. Why? Because murders always happen in Tucson Valley.The books each contain a full, separate murder and can be read out of order, but the character arcs are more fully enjoyed if the books are read in order.
The Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery
Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About)
Dying For Wine (Seeing Red)
Dying For Dirt (All Soaped Up)
Dying to Build (Nailed It)
Dying to Dance (Cha-Cha-Ahhh)
Dying to Dink (Your Fault)
Dying Under the Big Top (Clowning Around)
Dying for Music (Hypnotic Harmony)
Dying to Wed (Double Trouble)
Dying for Music (Hypnotic Harmony)
Rosi is happy to be hosting an event in the recently renovated auditorium at the Tucson Valley Retirement Community. After a bit of traveling, she’s also happy to settle down and look at homes with Keaton as they’ve decided to take the next step in their relationship and move in together.
First up is showing off the updates to the local media and directors of their competitor retirement communities. Then, the stage will be readied for the performance of The Old West Chamber Orchestra, the last event before the snowbirds go back to their homes across the country for the spring and summer. The eccentric conductor, Vaughn Steven, arrives a day early to assess the accommodations. He brings along his prima donna cats, much to Rosi’s annoyance. But it’s not just cats that come with the arrival of the musicians the next day. Four-legged creatures run amok, but the main event doesn’t involve anything living. Vaughn chose Tucson Valley as the site of the concert because he just knows there will be a murder during the performance. Why? Because murders always happen in Tucson Valley.The books each contain a full, separate murder and can be read out of order, but the character arcs are more fully enjoyed if the books are read in order.
The Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery
Dying to Go (Nothing to Gush About)
Dying For Wine (Seeing Red)
Dying For Dirt (All Soaped Up)
Dying to Build (Nailed It)
Dying to Dance (Cha-Cha-Ahhh)
Dying to Dink (Your Fault)
Dying Under the Big Top (Clowning Around)
Dying for Music (Hypnotic Harmony)
Dying to Wed (Double Trouble)
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2024
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About the author
Marcy Blesy
162 books314 followersMarcy Blesy is the author of over thirty books across genres, best known for her Tucson Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery Series and the Monthly Murder Movie Club Cozy Mystery Series —humorous, heartwarming whodunits filled with senior sleuths, quirky characters, and animal sidekicks. Her cozy mysteries spotlight midlife reinvention, found family, and laugh-out-loud amateur sleuthing, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Finlay Donovan, and The Golden Girls.
Marcy also writes the Ghost Texter Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, starring a kindergarten teacher-turned-reluctant sleuth, and the Secrets romantic mystery duo (The Secret of Blue Lake and The Secret of Silver Beach), transporting readers to the scenic and suspenseful shores of Michigan.
For younger readers, Marcy’s best-selling Be the Vet series offers interactive veterinary mysteries for kids ages 9–13. Her early chapter book series—Evie and the Volunteers, Niles and Bradford, Third Grade Outsider, and Hazel, the Clinic Cat—delight animal lovers and growing readers alike.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find Marcy treasure-hunting along Lake Michigan in search of rare red beach glass. She believes every story should offer heart, humor, and a hint of hope—whether it’s solving a mystery or chasing a dream.
Marcy also writes the Ghost Texter Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, starring a kindergarten teacher-turned-reluctant sleuth, and the Secrets romantic mystery duo (The Secret of Blue Lake and The Secret of Silver Beach), transporting readers to the scenic and suspenseful shores of Michigan.
For younger readers, Marcy’s best-selling Be the Vet series offers interactive veterinary mysteries for kids ages 9–13. Her early chapter book series—Evie and the Volunteers, Niles and Bradford, Third Grade Outsider, and Hazel, the Clinic Cat—delight animal lovers and growing readers alike.
When she’s not writing, you’ll find Marcy treasure-hunting along Lake Michigan in search of rare red beach glass. She believes every story should offer heart, humor, and a hint of hope—whether it’s solving a mystery or chasing a dream.
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November 8, 2025
"Dying For Music: Hypnotic Harmony (A Tuscan Valley Retirement Community Cozy Mystery #8)" by Marcy Blesy has the retirement community's new high tech auditorium ready to use. With its first performance looming, Rosi finds herself in some personal turmoil as well. Her ex-husband is having a baby with his affair partner turned wife and Rosi is house hunting with her boyfriend. She's experiencing some conflicting feelings and taking them out on others.
The first performance brings in an unconventional chamber orchestra. Plus all their pets and a true crime podcast show. The conductor makes a startling claim that puts everyone on edge. Unfortunately, his claim comes true but not the way he planned. Multiple people end up at the hospital.
Rosi ends up bouncing around hospital rooms asking questions. It really ends up coming down to a lost hedgehog and a good clue to have Rosi cornering the culprit but gets rescued by a parrot. This one blew by, riding a rollercoaster of activity.
The first performance brings in an unconventional chamber orchestra. Plus all their pets and a true crime podcast show. The conductor makes a startling claim that puts everyone on edge. Unfortunately, his claim comes true but not the way he planned. Multiple people end up at the hospital.
Rosi ends up bouncing around hospital rooms asking questions. It really ends up coming down to a lost hedgehog and a good clue to have Rosi cornering the culprit but gets rescued by a parrot. This one blew by, riding a rollercoaster of activity.
January 31, 2025
You can’t help but love them...
Once you've fallen in love with these characters, you can’t help but love all of them!! I'm not just committed because I love them though. They are truly great stories, and I'm always left puzzled with the who did it and why, right up until the end.
Once you've fallen in love with these characters, you can’t help but love all of them!! I'm not just committed because I love them though. They are truly great stories, and I'm always left puzzled with the who did it and why, right up until the end.
January 14, 2025
Oh my gosh the rollercoaster of emotions this one had! But it all ended up happily ever after as it always does with Rosi’s mysteries. It felt nice to be back in Tucson Valley with the gang. It was just the fun light read I needed to help fight the winter blues.
April 1, 2025
I loved this one!! It really built up the anticipation for what should have been a simple event. There were even a few heartbreaking moments that had me crying. The ending was so beautifully done and I can’t wait to read the next!
March 19, 2025
This book had a very interesting plot that kept the reader on their toes! Rosi has a lot of things going on in her personal life and makes life decisions quickly. I liked the new characters added to the series. The reveal at the end was very surprising!
December 23, 2024
Short story
This was a fun short story! I love this series. They are usually short and full of silly nonsense. Can't wait for the next one if this series!
This was a fun short story! I love this series. They are usually short and full of silly nonsense. Can't wait for the next one if this series!
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