Imprint: No Exit Press

A Deadly Inheritance

Jane McParkes

When eco-architect Olivia Wells returns to the small Cornish seaside village of Penbartha, she hopes to honour her godfather’s legacy – transforming his disused beloved railway station into a sustainable hub for local entrepreneurs.

But paradise hides its cracks and not everyone is as committed as she thought.

After a heated and unexpected argument with someone she considers a friend and ally, Olivia discovers their murdered body.

Can she trust anyone in Penbartha?

The tight-knit community closes ranks to protect her – but the evidence tells a different story.

Who would want to frame her? And how far will they go to keep things buried?

As secrets rise like the tide, Olivia must uncover the truth before it pulls her under for good.

The first novel in the Olivia Wells mystery series, blending love and betrayal, murder and redemption, beneath the untamed beauty of the Cornish shore.

Readers Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great Cornish Cozy Crime’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’A mystery that deserves screen treatment’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Loved It!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Could not put it down!’

Category:

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835015261

Published: November 20, 2025

Extent: 336 pages

Ebook

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781835015278

Published: November 20, 2025

Jane McParkes

Jane is the author of a new cosy crime series with an eco twist. It includes ‘green’ characters, ideas and solutions set against the backdrop of traditional murder mysteries. After a lifetime of secret scribbling, it was the diagnosis of a rare, but treatable cancer that focused Jane’s mind on taking her writing seriously. The Olivia Wells Mysteries combine Jane’s love of Cornwall and her interest in the environment and sustainability.

Author Profile Page