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

In this comedic mystery, Riley Thorn, an amateur psychic detective, finds her world turned upside down 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 case, their octogenarian business partner insists on taking it. When a dead body confirms someone is targeting Griffin, Santiago Investigations mobilizes with Riley, Nick, and their elderly roommates, whose antics add chaos to their surveillance efforts.

As they delve into the case, interviewing a diverse array of suspects, Griffin's presence escalates the danger, bringing it perilously close to their doorstep. Riley, struggling to focus her psychic visions amid the uproar, races against time to identify the culprit from a crowded suspect list. Can she and Nick unravel the mystery before Griffin's bad karma spells disaster for them all?

Filled with sharp wit and unexpected twists, the novel blends Riley's psychic insights with the bumbling charm of their elderly roommates, creating a delightful romp through the world of amateur sleuthing and quirky detective work. As the tension mounts and suspects multiply, Riley must navigate through both personal and professional challenges to uncover the truth, making for a thrilling and humor-laced journey to solve the mystery and protect those she cares about most. ❤️📚❤️