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Four-Alarm Homicide is the sixth installment in the House-Flipper Mystery series set in the Germantown section of Nashville and featuring Whitney Whitaker and her cousin Buck. The duo makes an offer on an historic fire house with the intention to renovate the building into a single family home.
Just one day into the renovation they are approached by Joanna Hartzell and Gideon Koppelman, neighbors on the other side of the block. Joanna lives in a townhouse duplex and the other half of the building has been abandoned after the elderly couple who lived in the building passed away. Unfortunately, the couples seven children couldn't come to an agreement on what to do with the property so they have not done any upkeep in years and Joanna is worried that damage and/or mold is soon to make its way to her home. After discussing the legalities involved, Whitney and Buck end up purchasing the townhouse through quitclaim deeds with the intention of renovating and selling to either Joanna or Gideon.
Things seem to be a little fishy in the neighborhood; Joanna's daughter, husband and their daughter live across the street in Gideon's building and there seems to be a little tension between them and Joanna. There is a another couple who seem determined to own the townhouse and as a result keep turning up and letting themselves into the unit uninvited. There are a group of Senior males who like to show up and offer their unsolicited advice on how to go about making the repairs. Plus, the children of the original owner feel that Whitney and Buck stole the property out from under them and various acts of vandalism occur at both the townhouse and firehouse.
When Joanna stumbles into the firehouse, collapses and dies, Whitney finds herself in the middle of another investigation to catch a killer. It seems almost everyone in the Germantown neighborhood has something to hide.
In the midst of renovating and investigating, Whitney is planning her upcoming wedding to Police Detective Collin Flynn. And of course, Sawdust (Whitney's furry feline) is coming to terms with the new man and pets soon to become part of the family.
A great addition to the series - home renovation ideas, delicious recipes, expecting couples, lovable pets and a wedding. Another fun filled afternoon read, that leaves you looking forward to the next adventure with Whitney and Sawdust.
Just one day into the renovation they are approached by Joanna Hartzell and Gideon Koppelman, neighbors on the other side of the block. Joanna lives in a townhouse duplex and the other half of the building has been abandoned after the elderly couple who lived in the building passed away. Unfortunately, the couples seven children couldn't come to an agreement on what to do with the property so they have not done any upkeep in years and Joanna is worried that damage and/or mold is soon to make its way to her home. After discussing the legalities involved, Whitney and Buck end up purchasing the townhouse through quitclaim deeds with the intention of renovating and selling to either Joanna or Gideon.
Things seem to be a little fishy in the neighborhood; Joanna's daughter, husband and their daughter live across the street in Gideon's building and there seems to be a little tension between them and Joanna. There is a another couple who seem determined to own the townhouse and as a result keep turning up and letting themselves into the unit uninvited. There are a group of Senior males who like to show up and offer their unsolicited advice on how to go about making the repairs. Plus, the children of the original owner feel that Whitney and Buck stole the property out from under them and various acts of vandalism occur at both the townhouse and firehouse.
When Joanna stumbles into the firehouse, collapses and dies, Whitney finds herself in the middle of another investigation to catch a killer. It seems almost everyone in the Germantown neighborhood has something to hide.
In the midst of renovating and investigating, Whitney is planning her upcoming wedding to Police Detective Collin Flynn. And of course, Sawdust (Whitney's furry feline) is coming to terms with the new man and pets soon to become part of the family.
A great addition to the series - home renovation ideas, delicious recipes, expecting couples, lovable pets and a wedding. Another fun filled afternoon read, that leaves you looking forward to the next adventure with Whitney and Sawdust.
