Massage and Murder Mysteries: Book 1
Publication Date: April 2, 2024
Almost dying left Corky
With a little something extra…
The ability to see secrets with a single touch.
Not the best gift for a professional masseuse.
In the bustling town where faith and fortitude collide, Corky’s life takes an unforeseen turn after a near-fatal incident leaves her with a bewildering gift. Hands On Homicide invites readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and a touch can reveal the deepest secrets. This first installment in The Massage and Murder Mystery Series unveils a tale of suspense, faith, and a puzzle that only a strong female character can solve.
Corky, a professional masseuse with a heart as big as her dreams, finds herself entangled in a mystery far beyond the confines of her massage table. After surviving an attack that should have ended her life, she awakens with a peculiar ability: the power to see people’s secrets through a mere touch. This gift, however, is more of a curse in her line of work, plunging her into a world of christian mystery and suspense where every client is a suspect, and every touch brings her closer to danger.
Determined to uncover the truth behind her attack and the mysteries that follow, Corky, with the unwavering support of her best friend Stella, steps into the role of an unlikely detective. Together, they embark on a journey through the shadows of their town, where faith is tested, and the power of friendship shines bright. As Corky hones her abilities, she faces challenges that question her beliefs, her courage, and her resolve.
Join Corky as she navigates this gripping Christian cozy mystery with a superpower twist. Her journey is fraught with danger, divine interventions, and a dash of humor that lightens the heart amidst the darkest clues. Perfect for fans of clean mystery series who crave suspense with a soulful touch, Hands On Homicide is a must-read that promises to keep you hooked till the very end.
After an almost fatal event, Corky is left with a strange gift. When she touches people, she is able to see into their secret thoughts, desires, and guilty pleasures in Sarah Hualde’s first book in the Massage & Murder Mystery, Hands On Homicide.
As a massage therapist, Corky views her gift as more of a curse and hinders her work. Her best friend, Stella, is there to help Corky cope with her newfound “superpower,” as Stella called it, but Corky finds social gatherings difficult because she can’t touch anyone without knowing their secrets.
I liked the premise for this book: developing a “gift” following a traumatic event. It is the vehicle that helps Corky find out whodunit at the end of the book. I also liked that Stella experimented with Corky’s new talent to find out how it worked, much to Corky’s chagrin. Understanding how one’s “superpower” works is essential to help save the world.
Hands On Homicide is an entertaining cozy murder mystery with paranormal elements to add a few extra twists and turns to get to the whodunit.
Sarah lives in California, in a home that brings her happiness and hay fever. She loves God, loves her family, and loves freshly brewed coffee. She has a husband who cooks, a son who stop animates, a daughter who loves animals, a dog that follows her everywhere, and a turtle who scowls at her condescendingly.
Her mother raised her on Mary Higgins Clark, Diane Mott Davidson, and Remington Steele. Her grandmother shared True Crime stories with her as they plotted how to get away with the perfect murder. It’s no surprise that Sarah became an award-winning spinner of suspenseful tales brimming with quirky characters. Mysteries are in her blood. Not that she could survive one of her own stories. She confesses, “I’d be snuffed out by chapter two.”
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