I have to admit I’ve been a wee bit naïve. My aunt Violet would say I’ve been more than a wee bit. I have been house-sitting and looking after Gertrude, a cat in this sweet little country town. And it’s Gertrude that has gotten me into this dilemma. Well, the word dilemma is not even close to what has happened. You know what they say, ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’ Unfortunately, I have. Richie seemed like a nice guy. Charming and helpful.

As I said, Gertrude started all this. I was happily walking down the back alley at night, looking for her. I wasn’t worried; it was a beautiful evening, and it wasn’t like I was walking down an alley at night in the city. This was Glenhaven. What could possibly happen? The words “Digging a grave.” Still makes me shiver. Did that mean someone was murdered, and they were hiding a body? After hearing those words from behind a hedge, I can tell you I legged it home fast.

Did I mention my aunt Violet? Aunt Violet and her friend, the woman I am house-sitting for, have solved crimes. And when I say crimes, I mean murder. I thought about that. And I decided if Aunt Violet could solve a mystery, so could I. That was my fatal error. No, I take that back. My fatal error was trusting Richie.

Yes, you guessed it. There was a murder. And the person I trusted to help me betrayed me. Stay tuned. I’m not sure how this will end.

Moving Is Murder
Genre: Domestic Thriller
Release: October 2023
Format: Print, Digital
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How well do you know your neighbours?

Linda Burton is house-sitting for her aunt’s friend in the pretty little town of Glenhaven. Linda, who has spent her working career in the city, has fallen in love with the pleasant little country village. Everyone she has met is so friendly.

Strolling down the alley one evening in search of Gertrude, a pet cat. She hears a voice complaining about burying a body. Not completely convinced she heard correctly. Linda decides to emulate her heroes. Amateur detectives. She tries her hand at detecting. Unfortunately, Linda puts her trust in the wrong person.

Can Linda outwit the killer? Will her aunt Violet figure out the clues Linda has left? And even if Violet does, will it be too late for Linda? And will Violet fall into the same trap?

About the author
Joan Havelange is the author of six cozy mysteries. She has been awarded best-selling author for her publisher two years in a row. Joan was a little theatre director and now is retired and lives in a beautiful little town on the Canadian prairies. Besides being a storyteller, she is a world traveller and an avid golfer.