AND THEN: There Lies The Inheritance is not just a digital book—it’s your ticket to a world where cozy meets thrilling. This is the prequel to the popular AND THEN cozy mystery series, and it’s about to turn your quiet evenings into a rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue.
Imagine being in the shoes of Luci, the newly appointed library owner, as she uncovers deadly secrets hidden within the dusty tomes. A chill slithers down your spine as fiction seeps into reality, smudging the line between imagination and truth.
With every page you turn, you’ll be drawn deeper into the mystery surrounding Elliot Blackwood’s collapse.
Was it a heart attack or something more sinister?
Only Luci and her standoff-ish feathered sidekick, Simon, can crack the case.
This is a world where the most dangerous stories are the ones that leap off the page and frame you for murder…before the series even begins.
So, are you ready to escape into a story that’s as charming as a cozy mystery and as suspenseful as a thriller?
Kindle C.
A nice introduction to Luci, Simon and the library! Luci unexpectedly inherits her grandmother's library. That is a wonderful thing and then she solves mysteries with help from Simon! - 3/16/2025
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Kindle C.
- 3/16/2025
A nice introduction to Luci, Simon and the library! Luci unexpectedly inherits her grandmother's library. That is a wonderful thing and then she solves mysteries with help from Simon!
Sandi N.
Quick and Cosy A sweet little book, easy to read, and a nice little mystery. It has an unexpected twist that makes it even more fun. - 3/13/2025
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Sandi N.
- 3/13/2025
Quick and Cosy A sweet little book, easy to read, and a nice little mystery. It has an unexpected twist that makes it even more fun.
Dawn H.
Mystery at the Library When Luci inherits her Grandmother's Library, she finds that owning and running a library is more than sitting back and reading books. When she finds out that there is an author signing on the second day of ownership, things get dicey when the very entitled author ends up in the hospital. Luci must figure out whether it was a heart attack or something more sinister. Along with the library, Luci also inherited a very smart, super-sleuth. African Grey Parrot, Simon. He manages to finds clues and helps solve the mysteries that abound.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. - 3/12/2025
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Dawn H.
- 3/12/2025
Mystery at the Library When Luci inherits her Grandmother's Library, she finds that owning and running a library is more than sitting back and reading books. When she finds out that there is an author signing on the second day of ownership, things get dicey when the very entitled author ends up in the hospital. Luci must figure out whether it was a heart attack or something more sinister. Along with the library, Luci also inherited a very smart, super-sleuth. African Grey Parrot, Simon. He manages to finds clues and helps solve the mysteries that abound.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Nathan
Simon I loved the book. Luci and Simon make a great team. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. - 3/09/2025
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Nathan
- 3/09/2025
Simon I loved the book. Luci and Simon make a great team. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Lauri L.
intentional or just a coincidence? Nothing like inheriting something and the 2nd day you have a major crime.When a scheduled book signing includes the author having a heart attack, you have to keep reading to find out whether it was natural or unnatural. Add a smart bird and you cannot resist this book. - 3/08/2025
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Lauri L.
- 3/08/2025
intentional or just a coincidence? Nothing like inheriting something and the 2nd day you have a major crime.When a scheduled book signing includes the author having a heart attack, you have to keep reading to find out whether it was natural or unnatural. Add a smart bird and you cannot resist this book.
Glennie
And Then There Was…trouble I enjoyed this preview novel for Luci Mitchell’s book series. It’s a great lead in to the other books in the series as Luci receives her inheritance from her Grandmother Annabelle and meets the amazing Simon. Taking charge of an entire library right before a major event is a challenge she has to figure out but with Simon’s help she’ll make it.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. - 3/06/2025
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Glennie
- 3/06/2025
And Then There Was…trouble I enjoyed this preview novel for Luci Mitchell’s book series. It’s a great lead in to the other books in the series as Luci receives her inheritance from her Grandmother Annabelle and meets the amazing Simon. Taking charge of an entire library right before a major event is a challenge she has to figure out but with Simon’s help she’ll make it.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Elizabeth T.
When Luci met Simon When a cantankerous author ends up dead during a book signing, no one suspects a thing. Luci and Simon, a supersmart sleuthing parrot, investigate some odd things that happened around the time of the event. There are some twists and turns in this novella that is a great prequel to the Luci Mitchell series. It can be read as a standalone. - 3/06/2025
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Elizabeth T.
- 3/06/2025
When Luci met Simon When a cantankerous author ends up dead during a book signing, no one suspects a thing. Luci and Simon, a supersmart sleuthing parrot, investigate some odd things that happened around the time of the event. There are some twists and turns in this novella that is a great prequel to the Luci Mitchell series. It can be read as a standalone.
Karen H.
How it all began. A dead author, several suspects, and a very smart bird. Great mystery with interesting characters. I was an ARC reader and this is my honest opinion. - 3/06/2025
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Karen H.
- 3/06/2025
How it all began. A dead author, several suspects, and a very smart bird. Great mystery with interesting characters. I was an ARC reader and this is my honest opinion.
Melinda s.
Excellent Interesting characters and a well written story line that had me glued to the pages from the beginning. Lots of twists. I highly recommend this book - 3/06/2025
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Melinda s.
- 3/06/2025
Excellent Interesting characters and a well written story line that had me glued to the pages from the beginning. Lots of twists. I highly recommend this book
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“Read it. Absolutely love it! It’s a perfect prequel! So immersive and funny and setting the premise with Patrick too. Brilliant! Great detail and super funny.” ~ Alpha Reader Jane
5 reviews for AND THEN There Lies The Inheritance
Rated 5 out of 5
Jennifer Rosenberry –
Wonderful and interesting story.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sherri –
I enjoyed this prequel of how Luci comes to own the library. The characters are well described even though it’s a short book. The mystery of whodunnit was interesting and challenging.
Rated 5 out of 5
Peg S –
I wish I could inherit a library like Luci does in the story and I like the lbrary’s resident Simon an African grey parrot. There is a book signing with a famous author and disaster strikes. Luci and Simon see if they can figure out what causes havoc in the library. I definitely recommend reading this book if you like reading Peyton Stone’s books.
Rated 5 out of 5
Phthon –
Talk about having to hit the ground running! Luci had no time to settle in before a book signing. I loved the parrot, Simon! Definitely a special bird. He could be an assistant in a sleuthing business. Smart and observant. This book was a fun read and I recommend it!
Rated 4 out of 5
Cat B. –
What a great little read this was. A quick one to be sure but enough to introduce the main characters, including Simon a feisty parrot, give us a great little mystery and a nice twist at the end.
Jennifer Rosenberry –
Wonderful and interesting story.
Sherri –
I enjoyed this prequel of how Luci comes to own the library. The characters are well described even though it’s a short book. The mystery of whodunnit was interesting and challenging.
Peg S –
I wish I could inherit a library like Luci does in the story and I like the lbrary’s resident Simon an African grey parrot. There is a book signing with a famous author and disaster strikes. Luci and Simon see if they can figure out what causes havoc in the library. I definitely recommend reading this book if you like reading Peyton Stone’s books.
Phthon –
Talk about having to hit the ground running! Luci had no time to settle in before a book signing. I loved the parrot, Simon! Definitely a special bird. He could be an assistant in a sleuthing business. Smart and observant. This book was a fun read and I recommend it!
Cat B. –
What a great little read this was. A quick one to be sure but enough to introduce the main characters, including Simon a feisty parrot, give us a great little mystery and a nice twist at the end.