A Floof to a Kill
Welcome to Maidenwell. Come for the alpaca show. Stay for the murder.
The first book in a brand-new series perfect for Richard Osman readers and all fans of utterly delightful and page-turning whodunnits.
In one crushing week, Gina Biletti, a 40-something New Yorker, loses her job and signs her divorce papers. Shattered but determined to reboot her life, Gina gratefully accepts her best friend Danielle’s offer: a girls’ weekend escape to the mysterious village of Maidenwell clear across the country.
Built by an eccentric tech billionaire in a remote corner of Oregon, Maidenwell is an improbable but picture-perfect replica of a quaint English village. Cobblestone streets, inviting tea shops, vibrant pubs, and an Instagrammable Village Green—Maidenwell’s got it all.
As Gina explores the village’s charms, a gathering of wealthy alpaca breeders descends upon Maidenwell, all vying for Florrie, the world’s most valuable alpaca. But when one of the breeders is found dead in her room at the stately Haverford Hall, Gina’s curiosity kick in, and she suspects foul play.
The floof flies and soon Gina finds herself embroiled in mysteries, lies, and murder. As the bodies pile up, she realizes that she’s next on the murderer’s list. Can Gina untangle the mysterious strands of this puzzle before the killer strikes again? Or will she end up DOA (dead on alpaca)?
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About the Author
Hello,
B.G. Wood here.
If you’re into sleepy English style villages with a side of mystery, you’re in the right place.
As a kid, I was glued to the TV watching Columbo reruns with my mom—I guess you could say my love for mysteries started young and never let up. My dad introduced me to the charm of quaint English villages like Burton-on-Water in the Cotswolds and I’ve been hooked ever since. Maybe that’s why my protagonist, Gina Biletti, finds herself navigating murder and mayhem in a similar setting.
Just like Gina, I’m a New York suburbanite who flew the coop for the West Coast. These days, you’ll find me in the high desert of Central Oregon (just a few hours drive from the fictional Maidenwell) where I’m no stranger to the odd alpaca, fox, or magpie (in addition to a couple of very demanding rescue dogs: chow chow and Husky mix if you must know!)
Now, here’s where it gets a little weird: When I’m not spinning mysteries, I’m diving into 19th century history or exploring high tech futures. An author’s got to stretch themselves, right?
You can find much more about Maidenwell at my website: murderwell dot com. Also please feel free to drop me a line! I love hearing from readers.
—BG