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Chime and Punishment #3

By Julianne Holmes

Chime and Punishment #3
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Expert clockmaker Ruth Clagan has another murder on her hands in the third Clock Shop Mystery from the author of Clock and Dagger.

Years ago, the serenity of picturesque Orchard, Massachusetts, was shattered by a fire that destroyed the town’s beloved clock tower. Ruth inherited the dream of repairing it from her late grandfather. Now that she’s returned home to run his clock shop, the Cog & Sprocket, she’s determined to make it happen, despite wrenches that are being thrown into the works by her least favorite person, town manager Kim Gray.

A crowd of residents and visitors are excited to see the progress of the tower at a fund-raiser for the campaign, until Kim is found crushed under the tower’s bell, putting an end to all the fun. The list of suspects is so long it could be read around the clock, and it includes some of Ruth’s nearest and dearest.

Time’s a-wastin’ as Ruth tries to solve another murder in her beloved Orchard while keeping the gears clicking on her dream project.

What People Are Saying

“A well-plotted page turner with an interesting cast of characters.” – A Goodreads Review

“You won’t want to put down this story once you start. The mystery provides some nice twists and plenty of suspense, while remaining firmly in the cozy camp. A must read!” – Edith Maxwell


Series: Clock Shop Mysteries Tagged with: Chime and Punishment, Clock Shop Mysteries, Julianne Holmes

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