# An Invitation to Murder: A feisty female detective cozy mystery

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- Authors: [Adrian G. Barnett](https://www.bookquiver.com/adrian-g-barnett)
- Publisher: Vinci Books
- ISBN: 978-10-3671-337-9
- Pages: 206
- Published: 2026-10-08
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

She used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for real Once the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all – fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over. That is, until an old friend’s murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye – as a prime suspect. Now, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. An Invitation to Murder is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.