Aspiring mystery writer, Penny Mitchell, finds herself embroiled in a real-life murder. Penny, along with her adorable little dog, Tatters, follows the clues through the historic German Village in Columbus, Ohio.

Penny is busy running her own shop in the Village, struggling with writer’s block, beginning a new romantic venture, and dealing with her eccentric, lovable mother, all while conducting a behind-the-scenes murder investigation.

Could the murderer be the personality-impaired real estate agent? The surly, burly hair stylist? The scruffy, grumpy handyman? The hunky butler/chauffeur? Or the semi-reclusive author of horror stories? The list of suspects continues. . .