The murder inn Author Surname:Patterson The protagonists of this story

The protagonists of this story - a successful female scriptwriter in crisis

For a start there's the pool of fresh blood

the great art historian

parakeets and serpents - complete with a customary shoal of red herrings

The murder inn Author Surname:Patterson The protagonists of this storyWhen ex cop Bill Robinson takes over The Inn by the Sea, all he wants is a quiet escape from the city. But when a crime boss moves into town and begins terrorising Bill's friends, he can't just sit back and watch. It's not long before local criminals are turning up dead and The Inn comes under attack. With the help of The Inn's fearless residents, Bill must do everything he can to defend his town, his chosen family, and his home.