NYPD Puzzle

A Clever Cozy Mystery with Madcap Hijinks and Puzzling Clues When young attorney Becky Balwin hires Cora Felton, the Puzzle Lady, to accompany her to New York City to meet a new client in his penthouse apartment, Cora jumps at the chance. Feeling old and still reeling from a bad breakup, Cora welcomes the distraction. But upon arriving at the apartment, they find the man dead with a puzzle on his chest and a prowler searching the bedroom. Cora pulls her gun and fires off a shot as the intruder escapes out the window. Now, the NYPD suspect Cora of murder. Becky is confident she can clear Cora's name, but when the fatal bullet is too badly damaged to identify, Cora is lucky to get out on bail. As Cora works to unravel the clues left by a diabolical killer, she must solve challenging crossword puzzles with the help of her niece, Sherry, who's back in Bakerhaven caring for her toddler. To prove her innocence, Cora must match wits with a gruff yet attractive NYPD homicide sergeant who suspects her of the crime. NYPD Puzzle is a clever mystery filled with madcap hijinks, intriguing puzzles, and a charming cast of characters that will delight fans of cozy mysteries and keep readers guessing until the very end.