Who Killed The Party? — Michael McDermott

When the enigmatic and fabulously wealthy Gregory Hamilton throws one of his legendary parties at his sprawling estate, the who's who of high society eagerly accepts the invitation. Known for his eccentric flair and penchant for drama, Gregory promises an unforgettable evening filled with opulence, mystery, and unexpected twists. But no one is prepared for just how unforgettable—and deadly—the night will turn out to be.As the evening unfolds, the guests find themselves drawn into Gregory's web of secrets, each harboring their own hidden agendas and past grievances. Among them is Diana Reed, a sharp-witted detective with a talent for solving puzzles and a thirst for adventure. Invited under mysterious circumstances, Diana senses that something is off from the moment she steps through the grand entrance. Her instincts are confirmed when Gregory is discovered dead, slumped over his desk, with a sinister smile on his face and an ostrich quill stabbed into his neck. The room quickly transforms from a scene of revelry to one of suspicion and fear, as it's clear that the murderer is among them.Locked inside the mansion with no way out, Diana and her unlikely ally, the charming yet infuriating investigative journalist Mark Landon, must navigate a maze of red herrings, hidden motives, and carefully concealed lies. As the night progresses, tensions rise, alliances shift, and the line between friend and foe blurs. With every clue uncovered and every secret revealed, Diana gets closer to unmasking the killer—but also closer to becoming the next target.Who Killed the Party?: An Invitation to Die For is a witty, fast-paced mystery that combines the classic charm of a whodunit with a modern twist. Full of eccentric characters, sharp dialogue, and unexpected humor, this novel invites readers to an evening of suspense and intrigue, where everyone is a suspect and nothing is as it seems. Will Diana solve the case before the night is over, or will this be a party to die for? Prepare for a rollercoaster of twists and turns in this thrilling tale that will keep you guessing until the very last page.