The Blackout Murders

Five friends, one sleepy village, and a mystery brimming with dark secrets. England, 1941. The tranquil village of Crofter’s Green seems like a haven from the chaos of wartime. But when a local air raid warden is found dead in the village churchyard, five villagers--some getting on in years and none of them policemen--decide they need to uncover the truth. Introducing the Homefront Sleuths: Evie Harris, a newly arrived tea shop owner, seeking a fresh start after losing her husband. Alice Greenleaf, the village herbalist, who has her own quiet strength and wisdom. Blake Collins, a war-wounded schoolteacher, struggling with the scars of battle. Harry Jenkins, a sharp-eyed retired detective from London, who thought his sleuthing days were over. Dotty Baker, a resourceful young mother, juggling the demands of wartime life. Together, they will form a close-knit circle, a found family in a world turned upside down. As they dig into the village’s secrets, they uncover more than just the ident