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Book cover for They Do It With Smoke by Dirk Volcano, book 5 of the Village Detective Series. Features a woman floating in sunlit water with reflections, the bold title across the middle, and the author’s name at the top in a minimalist font.
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They Do It With Smoke

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Dive into They Do It With Smoke by Dirk Volcano as Biddy Apple deciphers Thistlebrook’s deepest mysteries in this cozy Village Detective tale.

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Book Description

Biddy Apple never expected a simple invitation to an old friend’s manor house to turn into her next great mystery. But as she steps into the grand halls of Thistlebrook Manor, she quickly realises that secrets are simmering just beneath the surface. Shadows move where they shouldn’t, whispers echo through the corridors, and the air is thick with tension. Thistlebrook, with all its timeless charm, has once again become a stage for intrigue.

The picturesque village seems to be hiding something darker than usual, and at the heart of it all lies the manor, a place filled with old stories, hidden grudges, and a mysterious new crime. Biddy soon finds herself caught in a web of deception, where every creak of the floorboards and every furtive glance suggests a story waiting to be uncovered. The stately manor’s atmosphere is full of untold truths, and Biddy must use her keen eye and sharp mind to piece together the fragments before the trail grows cold.

What starts as an ordinary visit turns into a labyrinth of unexpected clues and suspicious characters. The guests at the manor each have their own secrets, and Biddy begins to suspect that not all of them are there by mere coincidence. As she delves deeper, she uncovers long-held grudges, personal vendettas, and hidden motives that blur the line between friend and foe. The deeper she investigates, the more she realises that someone is working hard to ensure the truth stays hidden—using smoke and mirrors to keep their secrets safe.

Dirk Volcano crafts a spellbinding narrative with They Do It With Smoke, weaving suspense and humour into every twist and turn. Biddy’s relentless pursuit of the truth takes readers through the grand halls and secret passageways of Thistlebrook Manor, as she slowly but surely pulls back the curtain on the lies and deceptions. Each new chapter reveals fresh clues and unexpected twists, making this book impossible to put down.

Join Biddy Apple in this latest adventure as she unravels the mysteries lurking in Thistlebrook Manor. With its perfect blend of wit, charm, and suspense, They Do It With Smoke is sure to delight fans of classic cosy mysteries. Available now on Kindle Unlimited, this is one mystery you won’t want to miss.

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