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About the Author: John Schlarbaum
John Schlarbaum was raised in the town of West Lorne, Ontario, Canada. He began his professional writing career as a Writer, Field Director and Researcher for several nationally syndicated television programs. He’s worked as a Private Investigator, co-owned an award-winning independent bookstore, reviewed books for CBC Radio, written mystery and thriller novels, children’s and self-help books, as well as writing mainstream pop songs.
Two former rival families gather for the wedding of Nick Smith and a very pregnant Emily Brown. However, when the groom doesn’t show up, it reignites a decades-old bitter feud.

As accusations and fists begin to fly, the Chief of Police arrives to break the news that Nick was dead and a murder investigation to find his killer had commenced.

Invited guests Private Investigator Steve Cassidy and girlfriend, Dawn, are shocked by this small-town crime, but are reluctant to get involved until the bride asks for their professional help.

Not all villagers welcome this second investigation, especially a few local officers who don’t appreciate big city folk telling them how to do their job. Also, members of both wedding parties seem hesitant to provide details of a mysterious note luring Nick to his death.

With the clock ticking down on their romantic getaway, Steve and Dawn join forces to uncover a murderer in a historic town that is very good at keeping deadly secrets.