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By Tim Myers
Book 2 in the Candlemaking Mysteries
Praise for the Candlemaking Mystery series by Tim Myers
“Excellent storytelling that makes for a good reading experience…(Myers) is a talented writer who deserves to hit the bestseller lists.”
---The Best Reviews
“A sure winner.”
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“An interesting mystery, a large cast of characters, and an engaging amateur sleuth make this series a winner.”
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“A smashing, successful debut.”
---Midwest Book Review
“I greatly enjoyed this terrific mystery. The main character…will make you laugh. Don’t miss this thrilling read.”
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Praise for the Lighthouse Mystery series by Tim Myers
“Entertaining ... authentic ... fun ... a wonderful regional mystery that will have readers rebooking for future stays at the Hatteras West Inn and Lighthouse.”
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“Colorful... picturesque ... light and entertaining.”
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Invitation To Murder
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Snuffed Out
by Tim Myers.
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Dedication
It’s no mystery why this one’s for Patty and Emily.
Chapter 1
I was hunting for the short circuit that knocked out the power to River’s Edge when I stumbled across Aaron Gaston’s body. I hadn’t known the potter all that well, exchanging a few greetings and a shared cup of coffee or two since I’d taken over the complex of small businesses from my Great-Aunt Belle. My candleshop, At Wick’s End, was on the other side of the converted warehouse/factory from The Pot Shot, Aaron’s name for his pottery studio. Still, I had no trouble identifying him in the weak beam of my flashlight as he lay sprawled on the floor in the middle of his studio. As the new owner of the building, I should have been more involved in my tenants’ lives and businesses, but running the candleshop was nearly more than I could handle. I’d let Pearly Gray, my well-educated and erudite handyman, serve as my liaison to most of the folks who worked at River’s Edge.
Now it appeared that I’d lost my last chance to get to know Aaron.
With a shaky hand, I reached for the telephone and called Sheriff