The Body in the Backyard: A Riley Thorn Novel BY Lucy Score

Riley Thorn, an amateur psychic detective, finds her world upended when her self-absorbed ex-husband, news anchor Griffin Gentry, unexpectedly reappears in her life seeking help. Despite Riley's hotshot private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago refusing the job, his octogenarian business partner insists on taking the case. With a dead body surfacing, it becomes clear that someone is targeting Griffin, prompting Santiago Investigations into full action.

As Riley and Nick delve into the investigation, their quirky elderly roommates take charge of surveillance, adding their own brand of chaos to the mix. Amidst the mayhem, Riley must focus her psychic abilities to unravel the mystery and narrow down the growing list of suspects before Griffin's troubles lead danger to their doorstep.

Griffin's reappearance stirs up old emotions and complicates Riley's life, challenging her to balance personal history with professional duty. With tensions rising and danger lurking, Riley navigates through twists and turns, relying on her psychic visions to guide her towards the truth.

In McKinnon's fast-paced narrative, witty banter intertwines with suspense as Riley races against time to uncover hidden motives and untangle the web of intrigue surrounding Griffin's plight. Can she protect those she cares about and prevent Griffin's bad karma from spiraling into disaster for them all?