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Sunday, March 10, 2024

# 2024 # A to Z Challenge 2024

#AtoZChallenge 2024: #CozyMystery #FreeRead


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Happy A to Z Challenge 2024!

Title: Blackwood Manor

Blurb:

In the heart of Willow Creek, Blackwood Manor stands as a silent sentinel, its shadowy past veiled in mystery. When entrepreneur Oliver Blackwood arrives to breathe new life into the abandoned asylum, the town is set ablaze with curiosity and suspicion.

Enter Claire Thompson, a forensic psychiatrist, and her husband Ryan, a dedicated detective, whose marriage is tested as they unravel the dark secrets shrouding Blackwood Manor. As they delve into the chilling enigmas of the past, they unearth a sinister plot that threatens to consume them both.

Will Claire and Ryan confront the malevolent forces lurking within the mansion's walls, or will they become entangled in a web of deceit and danger? "Blackwood Manor" is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, where the whispers of the asylum beckon them into a world where the past refuses to stay buried.


Book Synopsis:

In the heart of the picturesque town of Willow Creek lies the enigmatic Blackwood Manor, a once-abandoned asylum with a haunting history. When wealthy entrepreneur Oliver Blackwood arrives from afar to renovate the decrepit building into a luxurious mansion, the town is abuzz with speculation and whispers of the past.

Amidst this backdrop of mystery and intrigue, forensic psychiatrist Claire Thompson and detective Ryan Thompson find themselves entangled in a web of dark secrets and unexpected twists. As they delve into the chilling events surrounding Blackwood Manor, they uncover a tangled web of deception, betrayal, and long-buried grudges that threaten to unravel the town's peaceful facade.

As Claire and Ryan navigate the treacherous paths of the past and present, they must confront their own demons and strained relationship, all while solving the mysterious death that has cast a shadow over Blackwood Manor. Together, they must unravel the truth behind the eerie occurrences within the mansion's walls and confront the malevolent forces that lurk in the shadows.

"Blackwood Manor" is a gripping tale of suspense, redemption, and rediscovery, where the line between reality and illusion blurs, and the true essence of love and courage is put to the ultimate test in the face of darkness. Join Claire and Ryan on a journey of self-discovery and uncovering the secrets that lie hidden in the depths of the past, where the whispers of the asylum echo through the corridors of fate.






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36 comments:

  1. Sounds like a plan - i used to live in County Sligo, Ireland where the local asylum was known as The Leitrim Hotel (Leitrim was too small a county to have its own asylum) because the many batchellor farmers with nothing to do on their farms in the winter months, would contrive to be sectioned (often for acute alcoholism) and would join their friends in the hospital for the winter wherein they would dry out and return home in Spring...

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    1. I knew this was going to be a challenging write for me. So, I am hoping I do not disappoint. Ireland is on my to visit list

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  2. I have only recently started reading cozy mystery and I really enjoy the genre. Best of luck with A-to-Z.

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    1. I hope I do not disappoint with this one :) - I know it'll be a bit of a challenge to do during a month

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  3. Oh, wow!!! I can't wait to read it!!!

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  4. I lookforward to following along.
    Regards Anne
    Thanks for commenting on my post at https://anneyoungau.wordpress.com/2024/03/10/a-to-z-blogging-about-whitmore-england/

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  5. Thank you for commenting on my A to Z Reveal post. Your plot sounds promising (and just a bit challenging) and A to Z, hopefully, will result in a manuscript that will yield something enjoyable to cozy mystery fans. Best of luck!

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    1. I think it may be a bit more challenging than I had initially thought, but I am hoping for the best.

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  6. Oh this sounds like a lot of fun! Looking forward to it.

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  7. Thanks for visiting my blog. This story sounds like it will be a good one. Have fun and good luck on the challenge.

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  8. Cozy mystery isn't a genre I am massively familiar with so I look forward to learning something new here
    Debbie

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  9. This will be fun to follow. I like your disclaimer at the top and will have to create a similar one. I'm thinking my serial posts will end up more short story length. I've done a lot of flash for A-Z in past years, this will be first try at serializing the posts (and letters). Good luck...
    https://dbmcnicol.com/2024-a-to-z-theme-reveal/

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    1. I just have a feeling putting something completely together so quickly is going to be a challenge (especially with a corporate work schedule on top of it). I'm hoping it goes well.

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  10. Sounds cool! I look forward to it!
    https://nydamprintsblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2024/03/a-to-z-2024-theme-revelation.html

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  11. Great theme choice for the A to Z challenge! Looking forward to the rest of your alphabet journey!

    My topic (here: https://gritandgrace2015.blogspot.com/2024/03/atozchallenge-theme-announcement.html ) may not have as much appeal for everyone, but I’m going to give it a try 🙂

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  12. This sounds interesting, and I will drop back to check our the character details.

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  13. This looks like so much fun! Looking forward to reading more!

    Jayden R. Vincente
    Stopping by from A to Z
    Erotic Fiction Author
    https://jrvincente.com/

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  14. Great theme concept! Look forward to reading along. Once you finish this, you'll be ready for National Novel Writing Month in November. Good luck and see you in April!

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  15. How fun! I can't wait to come back and follow along!

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  16. Fantastic theme you've chosen for the A to Z challenge! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the next letters of the alphabet.
    https://whiskeyandwhispers.blogspot.com/2024/03/unveiling-my-atozchallenge-theme-genre.html

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  17. Fantastic theme reveal! I can't wait to explore your posts during the A to Z challenge in April. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this creative journey. Here’s a link to mine - https://hellfireandchaos.blogspot.com/2024/03/atozchallenge-theme-announcement.html

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  18. Oooh. this looks so cool. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do during the AtoZ!
    I’m doing the “AtoZ of me and my inspirations” and while I’m committed to doing a minimum of 26 posts, I’ll be doing extras and dragging my other blogs into it too. Mostly because I had an issue in October that means I’ve been building a blog out of the horrible thing that happened to help others.

    Kai

    https://kaiberie.com

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  19. Exciting theme reveal! I'm looking forward to following your A-to-Z journey throughout April. Best of luck with the challenge. I’ve restarted my blog and deleted all the old content since I’ve been away for about 10 years and am coming back with the A-to-Z Challenge, hopefully it’ll give me some blog theme motivation and some dedicated readers. My theme is here: https://illusionsofchaos.blogspot.com/2024/03/hello-again-atozchallenge-theme-reveal.html

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  20. That's quite a challenge you have taken on. Looking forward to checking your posts this month. Do check my blog here: https://www.sundarivenkatraman.in/

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