Grace Ashmere has released The Fatal Ledge as a FREE novella, available now through BookFunnel.
Get a FREE copy NOW! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qa8jorlboj
The story begins when a peaceful farm stay turns deadly after recently widowed Maggie Hollis arrives at her late husband's cousin's sprawling beef farm to plant a memorial tree. She finds herself drawn into a suspicious death investigation when an arrogant property developer is discovered broken at the base of a towering lookout ledge. The sheriff quickly rules it a tragic accident, but Maggie's instincts refuse to accept the surface-level conclusion, prompting her to investigate alongside her loyal Blue Heeler companion, Kelly.
As Maggie examines the scene, she senses something the official account doesn't add up — small, easily missed details that don't sit right once she starts looking closer. Tension simmers beneath polite dinner conversations among the lodge guests, suggesting that someone knows more than they're willing to admit. Maggie's sharp eye for overlooked details positions her as an amateur sleuth capable of seeing what official investigators miss.
Among the guests, secrets begin to surface. A charming British professor makes furtive phone calls away from the group. An obsessive film tourist displays suspicious knowledge about the property's layout and history. A quiet young woman watches everything and volunteers nothing, her silence its own kind of secret. As tension builds and nerves fray within the isolated lodge setting, Maggie realizes someone is willing to protect their secrets at any cost. The question of who pushed the developer—and why—becomes increasingly urgent as time runs short and the truth proves far more tangled than it first appeared.
The narrative appeals to readers who enjoy amateur sleuths navigating layered mysteries with multiple suspects. The isolated farm setting, the presence of Kelly the Blue Heeler, and the web of character secrets create the hallmarks that define the genre. By offering the work without charge, Ashmere removes barriers for readers discovering her storytelling for the first time.
Readers can download the work immediately via BookFunnel at the link provided. Ashmere positions this release as an accessible entry point into her body of work, inviting audiences to experience her approach to mystery storytelling without financial commitment. For more information, visit