Braxton Mystery Books
"Twist and turns at every angle. And once it's all solved and over a new bigger plot comes into play. It's a must read suspense!" ★★★★★ M. Stokes - Amazon Reader Review 2021 From bestselling author Diane Moody comes The Demise - book one of The Braxton Trilogy . Tiny Braxton, Tennessee , is a quiet, tight-knit community wrapped around an old town square just a stone's throw from Nashville. But when the town's most prominent citizen is found dead at the base of its water tower, news of Peter Lanham's apparent suicide roars through town like a massive tsunami. Peter, the handsome, beloved CEO of Lanham's Fine Foods, had taken a small, family-owned grocery store founded in 1927, and grew it into a successful national chain. With most of Braxton's residents employed by Lanham's corporate headquarters, word of Peter's demise left them searching for answers. What could possibly have made him take a swan dive off that tower? Julie Parker is convinced he didn't. As receptionist at Lanham's executive office suite, she's determined to find out what really happened to her boss. An aspiring actor who also stars as "The Lanham Girl" in the company's TV commercials, Julie prides herself on her perceptive observations and people-skills. Who better to find out what happened to Peter up on that water tower? Matt Bryson , on assignment as a rookie Special Agent for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, isn't about to let the attractive receptionist intrude on his first case. She may be a hometown insider, but he's perfectly capable of solving the case without "Miss Marple" screwing up his investigation. A perfect setting, a cast of oddball characters, and just enough drama to raise lots of suspicion. The stage is set. What readers are saying about The Demise : "I don't normally review books, but this one was really entertaining. . . the end of the book was just excellent." ★★★★★ "Wow! That's what I said out loud when I got to the end of this book." ★★★★★ "Totally shocked by the surprise ending! Have thoroughly enjoyed many books by Diane Moody especially the teacup novella series, but this one was amazing." ★★★★★ "The author has a delicious skill in describing each character's actions so the reader immediately sees the scene." ★★★★★
From bestselling author Diane Moody , book two in her Braxton series, The Legacy . Back in tiny Braxton, Tennessee , photographer Gevin Parker finds himself surprisingly smitten by the wedding singer who stepped in at the last minute to sing at his sister's wedding. A recent Belmont graduate, Emily Randolph is an aspiring singer-songwriter with bittersweet ties to Braxton's namesake family. But when the town's most valuable artifact goes missing --a sword dating back to the American Revolution--she and Gevin embark on a journey to help solve the mysterious disappearance. Meanwhile, Braxton is under siege by vandals who are out to paint the town--literally! As residents take sides and tensions rise, both law enforcement and politicians butt heads as they search for the pesky taggers. A priceless missing sword, a rash of troubling graffiti, a budding romance, and a cast of characters, old and new. Once again, the stage is set .
From bestselling author Diane Moody , book three in her Braxton series, The Sibling . A murder in Braxton, Tennessee ? Poor little town. If it's not one thing, it's another. An untimely death under nefarious circumstances spawns an odd lineup of potential suspects. Who killed one of Braxton's favorite sons? New resident and pastor Peyton Gellar has already conducted more than his share of funerals for such a small town, but this one hits close to home. Aubrey Evans , in town for her father's funeral, is concerned by her mother's state of mind. With the help of the handsome new pastor, Aubrey extends her visit to help her mother, and finds herself drawn into the local intrigue. A fateful baptism, an estranged brother, a mysterious button, and a Vegas showgirl. Once again the stage is set .