Description:
Opening night was supposed to be magical. Instead, it ends in murder.
At the charming Carmine Playhouse, photographer Birdie Lopez is ready to capture the excitement of opening night for the local newspaper. With her vintage camera in hand and curiosity always close behind, Birdie expects spotlights, applause, and theatrical triumph-not deadly disaster.
But when the final curtain falls on ingénue Josephine Gamble, tragedy strikes in the most shocking way. The stage lights come crashing down, turning celebration into chaos and leaving Birdie standing at the edge of yet another crime scene.
As fear ripples through the playhouse, Birdie realizes this was no accident. With her loyal coonhound Butterscotch never far from her side and danger lurking behind every velvet curtain, Birdie begins unraveling a web of jealousies, hidden motives, and dangerous secrets within the cast and crew.
With time running out and the killer hiding in plain sight, Birdie must expose the truth before the final act claims another victim.
✨ Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries featuring:
A determined amateur sleuth
Small-town theater and behind-the-scenes drama
A loyal dog with a nose for clues
Vintage charm and classic whodunit vibes
Slow-burn romance and cozy suspense
Murder by Musical is the fifth book in The Moon's Landing Mysteries, a small-town cozy mystery series filled with vintage flair, loyal friendships, and danger waiting in the wings.