Maggie Bloom never expected to inherit her aunt’s quirky lakeside nudist resort—let alone run it with nothing but a clipboard, a frazzled smile, and a lot of strategic eye contact. Sunny Bunz might be a haven of sunshine, body positivity, and questionable ukulele performances, but managing towel disputes and talent show rehearsals is hardly Maggie’s idea of paradise.
Then a high-profile guest turns up dead, and paradise turns perilous.
Between juggling eccentric regulars, nosy newcomers, and one very attractive handyman with a mysterious past, Maggie suddenly finds herself at the center of an investigation that threatens both the resort’s reputation and her own sense of belonging. To save Sunny Bunz, she’ll need more than a clipboard—she’ll need courage, quick thinking, and the nerve to confront a killer hiding in plain sight.
Lighthearted, witty, and full of sunshine and suspense, Murder in the Buff is a cozy mystery that proves community—and truth—shine brightest when nothing is left to hide.
I struggled to get into Casey Holloway's writing style .... Lots of repetitive motifs, some of the minor characters were just ciphers spouting platitudes .... but when I did Wow! This is a who dunnit of great complexity and a very engaging plot, with just enough character development to make me care.