Murder at Stone’s Throw

Murder at Stone’s Throw by Peggy Baseman is a satirical drawing-room mystery published by iUniverse in October 2007. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds on Marla Stone’s nine-acre island estate, which is in disrepair, as she struggles to maintain her once-elegant lifestyle while teaching cooking and birdsong identification classes. The arrival of Jack Trumpet, CEO of Conglomotron, offers a glimmer of hope as he proposes a lifestyle television show with his wife, Barbie Lee, but complications arise when dinner guests become stranded overnight, leading to a tense atmosphere.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative filled with intrigue and suspense as the stranded guests grapple with the unsettling question of who among them could be a murderer. The story explores themes of financial struggle and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a mystery that unfolds in a confined setting. With elements of mystery and detective fiction, this book invites readers to navigate the challenges faced by Marla and her guests as they confront both their fears and the unknown.