Moonflower Murders (2024) follows former book editor Susan Ryeland, now living a quiet life in Crete with her partner Andreas. Her peace is disrupted when the Treherne family, owners of a British hotel, ask for her help in solving a murder that occurred eight years earlier. They believe the answers lie within a mystery novel written by Alan Conway, a book Susan edited before his death.
Susan returns to England and begins unraveling connections between the real-life murder and Conwayโs fictional detective, Atticus Pรผnd. As she rereads the novel, hidden clues start to emerge, mirroring events from the actual crime. The dual narrativesโSusanโs investigation and Pรผndโs fictional caseโintertwine as secrets about the hotel guests come to light.
The deeper Susan digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes. Old grudges, betrayals, and hidden motives push her closer to solving the mystery, but she also finds herself at risk. Meanwhile, the fictional detective Pรผnd provides crucial insight, helping Susan bridge the gap between fiction and reality.
In the conclusion, Susan uncovers the truth behind the murder and its connection to Conwayโs novel, exposing the killer. The series ends with her confronting the consequences of the case, reflecting on the power of storytelling and her role in solving crimes through the clues left behind.