A dead body is found floating in a lake. A child's drawing places her at the crime scene. The shocking connection lands her in deep water.

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Advice columnist Olivia Penn’s cozy hometown of Apple Station, Virginia, is buzzing with preparations for the annual fall festival and Halloween parade. Pumpkins, witches, and ghosts line the streets, the leaves are turning, and the crisp autumn air makes for perfect sweater weather. With the spark of a new romance in her life, the season feels more charming than spooky—until a lakeside picnic with a friend puts her in the wrong place at the wrong time.

When a body is discovered amid an algae bloom under mysterious circumstances, long-standing tensions between a local organic farm and a country club resurface, revealing multiple motives for murder. As suspects point fingers, the only reliable witness is a young boy with autism who doesn’t speak.

As Olivia searches for the reason the child has linked her to the crime, she uncovers a crucial clue that's been hiding in plain sight. But when an unexpected encounter leads to a startling revelation, she’s forced to improvise a risky plan to stop the killer. With time running out, justice—and her life—depend on quick thinking and a leap of faith.

Can Olivia unmask the killer before the evidence vanishes? Or will she become the next victim and be silenced forever?

Silence Says the Most is the gripping second installment in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. Set in a charming town full of secrets and suspects, this clean cozy mystery blends warmth, wit, and a twisty plot. If you love smart sleuths, small-town charm, and stories with heart, you'll feel right at home in Apple Station.

 Grab your copy today for a cozy mystery full of year-round Halloween charm and fall vibes!

“Blooming Good! Kathleen Bailey’s second book in her Olivia Penn Mystery is another clever, engaging drama with a complex mystery … Kathleen’s writing style is very entertaining with sensory-laden description of the environment, the Halloween festivities, characters, and mood, and her banter illustrates well the emotional connections and multi-generational personalities … Complex mystery. Diverse characters. A nice bit of romance. A favorite in my book!” – Kings River Life Magazine

“This enthralling small-town cozy abounds with suspense, surprise, and autumn atmosphere … Silence Says the Most also offers that crucial ingredient for the standout series cozy: a hero worth rooting for and capable of surprising readers … Bailey pulls readers in with charming descriptions and personalities … fans of small-town amateur detectives will be hooked from the start.”- BookLife Reviews, Editor’s Pick for superlative book

“Blooming Good! Kathleen Bailey’s second book in her Olivia Penn Mystery is another clever, engaging drama with a complex mystery … Kathleen’s writing style is very entertaining with sensory-laden description of the environment, the Halloween festivities, characters, and mood, and her banter illustrates well the emotional connections and multi-generational personalities … Complex mystery. Diverse characters. A nice bit of romance. A favorite in my book!” – Kings River Life Magazine

“Silence Says the Most is well written, just like its predecessor, and I felt like I was at home again in the small town of Apple Station. Olivia is a fantastic main character who is smart, witty, and curious … I really enjoyed the easy flow of the story and the way the author connects the dots little by little … The witty banter between the characters is also light-hearted and a fun experience … Silence Says the Most has a great twist at the end of the book that I wasn't able to guess, but that made complete and total sense … You just can't beat a small town with its small-town mysteries and small-town characters!” — San Francisco Book Review