This week, Susie Black’s Saturday Author Spotlight shines on mystery and romance author M. S. Spencer.
About the author: Although M. S. Spencer has lived or traveled on five of the seven continents, much of her life was spent in Washington, D.C. as a librarian, Congressional staff assistant, speechwriter, editor, non-profit director, and parent. Writing as M. S. Spencer, she has published sixteen best-selling murder mystery and contemporary romantic suspense novels.
Railroad Ties: The Marmion Grove Murders is Spencer’s latest mystery. Here is a blurb to whet your appetite: When Sophie Childress discovers a letter written in 1920 by the witness to a murder, she enlists Noah Pennyman—owner of the house where it took place—to investigate. Who was the victim? What did the killer do with the body, not to mention a carpetbag full of money? Together, they expose a complex web of family ties and lies that has persisted through four generations in the historic village of Marmion Grove. When two more corpses are unearthed, Noah and Sophie are faced with too many victims and not enough murderers.
Here is what two readers said about this mystery:
N. N. Light: “Railroad Ties: The Marmion Grove Murders is a romantic mystery I thoroughly enjoyed. The historical mystery investigation is detailed, allowing the reader to be fully immersed in the story. The descriptive narration is lush, as I’ve come to expect from M.S. Spencer. There is a bit of romance between Sophie and Noah. Expertly written, Railroad Ties: The Marmion Grove Murders is an unputdownable romantic mystery. The characters shine in this mystery. Sophie and Noah are well-written and are easy to connect with. Their strengths and weaknesses play well off each other. Both make for excellent amateur sleuths.”
T. P. Warren: “In Railroad Ties: The Marmion Grove Murders, M.S. Spencer crafts a charming yet twist-filled cozy mystery rooted in small-town secrets and century-old crimes. Spencer balances light-hearted banter and budding romance with genuinely suspenseful moments, making this an engaging read for cozy mystery fans who enjoy historical threads and tightly woven plots.
With its fascinating characters, rich setting, and a mystery that keeps you guessing until the end, Railroad Ties is both a nostalgic nod to classic whodunits and a fresh take on the genre. A delightful page-turner perfect for a rainy afternoon.”
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Railroad+ties%3A+The+Marmion+Grove+Murders&i=stripbooks&crid
I love Spencer’s books and this one is so, so good!