 The Limestone Manor: Book 1
Publication Date: November 18, 2023
When retired police detective Clifford Shaw hesitantly steps off the train in his former hometown of St. Marys, Ontario, the last thing he expects to greet him is a murder. The only thing worse than being inadvertently roped into the investigation is the surprise he receives when the too-good-to-be-true room rental from his lifelong friend Hans has one massive catch. It’s in a shared house with six other retirees. Already hesitant about returning to the town he swore he never would, Cliff has one week to figure out if he wants to refuse the room or give his old town one last chance. All this while he helps unravel a mystery to save ‘The Town Worth Living In’.
Retired police officer Cliff Shaw appreciates peace and quiet, so when an old friend offers a room at a great price, he returns to his hometown.
Author Jonny Thompson gives readers a quirky cast of octogenarian characters in The Limestone Manor. Not only does Cliff end up in a house full of people, but he arrives as police are investigating the discovery of a body.
The author demonstrates a true gift in character development with Cliff’s dry sense of humor. He’s the epitome of a cranky old man who prefers solitude, but circumstances have landed him in a nest of senior adults who love to talk.
Their escapades push them into the middle of the investigation, where they manage to save the day, proving that old people tend to be underestimated. Along the way, Cliff finds true happiness after decades of being alone.
The Limestone Manor serves up a delightful tale that celebrates the antics of a group of senior adults determined to protect their town and the unwitting former resident who learns there is no place like home.
Jonny Thompson is an award-winning writer from Ponamogoatitjg/Dartmouth, NS. His debut novel Ash and Sun was released in 2022 and his most recent novels Atlantis and The Limestone Manor, were released in 2023. He looks forward to following them up soon.
