Wordbound Frogs & Fog: A Murkmire Mystery, Book 1, (Paperback)

<p>If you're reading this, then I'm dead. And no, it wasn't an accident.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to a world of Nominative Determinism, where Names define you.</p><p></p><p>In fog choked Murkmire Manor, cryptic instructions from beyond the grave pull Rea List into a mystery tangled in inheritance, old grudges, and two Families who specialize in making things worse. As secrets surface and Names refuse to behave, </p><p>it becomes clear that everyone has something to hide, and nothing is as simple as it sounds. Especially the lemon marmalade.</p><p>Enjoy a cozy, gore free mystery with light fantasy elements, sharp humor, and a fondness for wordplay, riddles, and the </p><p>occasional anagram that may-or may not-matter more than it should. Perfect for readers who like clever puzzles, </p><p>eccentric characters, and mysteries that unfold with wit rather than blood.</p><p></p><p><em>Frogs &amp; Fog: A Murkmire Mystery</em> will appeal to readers who enjoy the linguistic playfulness and reality-bending logic </p><p>of Jasper Fforde's <em>Thursday Next</em>, the clever inheritance puzzles and name-driven intrigue of Ellen Raskin's </p><p><em>The Westing Game</em>, and the eccentric institutions and dry humor found in Diana Wynne Jones's adult fantasy, </p><p>such as <em>Deep Secret</em>. Fans of cozy mysteries like Alan Bradley's <em>The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie</em> will </p><p>appreciate its gore-free approach, sharp wit, and emphasis on character, wordplay, and layered secrets rather than violence.</p><p></p><p><strong>Early Reception</strong></p><p><em>Frogs &amp; Fog: A Murkmire Mystery</em> has received enthusiastic early reader response, earning an average r</p><p>ating above 4.7 stars on Goodreads. Reviewers frequently praise its sharp humor, inventive wordplay, </p><p>and eccentric cast, noting its blend of cozy mystery and quietly unsettling fantasy.</p><p></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about <em>Frogs &amp; Fog</em>: </strong></p><p>"Smart, witty, and fun-<em>Frogs &amp; Fog: A Murkmire Mystery</em> is a clever, wordplay-rich whodunit that rewards patient readers </p><p>with eccentric characters, layered secrets, and sharp humor. Once it clicks, it clicks: a quietly unsettling, linguistically playful </p><p>mystery that unfolds with wit rather than blood."</p><p>- Early Readers &amp; ARC Reviewers</p>

• Wordbound Frogs & Fog: A Murkmire Mystery, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: MR Elex Icon
• ISBN: 9798994325506
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-12-20
• Page Count: 290