Murder on the Quad: Book 3 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series: Book 4 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series, (Paperback)

<p>Another murder in Briarwood-and this time, the formula for truth could get her killed.</p><p></p><p>When a <em>college campus murder</em> shatters Briarwood's picture-perfect reputation, one woman's logical mind becomes the only thing standing between order and chaos.</p><p></p><p>Emily Rodriguez-former engineer, devoted single mom, and owner of the small-town <strong>Flex &amp; Flow Fitness Studio</strong>-is used to solving problems with precision. But when she drives onto the Briarwood University campus for a spring festival meeting, she doesn't expect to walk straight into a protest turned deadly. The dean collapses from a knife wound in front of hundreds of students, and Emily's instincts ignite.</p><p></p><p>Armed with nothing but her phone, her training, and her calm, analytical brain, Emily documents the scene before police even arrive. Her detailed eye catches what others miss: no weapon, no signs of struggle, and a timeline that doesn't add up. It's not chaos-it's choreography. Someone planned this.</p><p></p><p>Detective Marcus Brown has learned to respect Emily's sharp reasoning (and her stubborn independence). But as Briarwood's <em>female detective sleuth</em> steps into another investigation, even he worries that her brilliance might put a target on her back. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the pattern becomes-administrative cover-ups, secret tunnel networks, missing financial records, and a whisper of corruption stretching far beyond one <em>small town mystery</em>.</p><p></p><p>Between comforting her teenage daughter, dodging campus politics, and following a trail of logic that feels more like a labyrinth, Emily realizes that this case isn't just about who stabbed Dean Dartwell-it's about who's been bleeding Briarwood dry for years.</p><p></p><p>Now, someone on campus is watching her every move.</p><p></p><p>And they know exactly how her methodical mind works.</p><p></p><p>Perfect for fans of <em>Ellie Alexander, Tonya Kappes, </em> and <em>Leighann Dobbs, </em> this third entry in the <strong>Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series</strong> delivers all the hallmarks readers love: a charming community hiding dangerous secrets, an <em>amateur sleuth mystery</em> heroine whose engineering logic is her greatest weapon, and the kind of witty, character-driven storytelling that makes you feel right at home-even while you're looking over your shoulder.</p><p></p><p>If you crave stories where brains outwit brutality, coffee fuels courage, and even a yoga mat can lead to a clue, you'll love following Emily Rodriguez as she untangles lies, logic, and loyalty in this <em>suspenseful campus thriller</em>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Because in Briarwood, every equation ends the same way-someone always forgets to carry the one.</strong></p>

• Murder on the Quad: Book 3 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series: Book 4 of the Briarwood Cozy Mystery Series, (Paperback)
• Author: Carter Bryson
• ISBN: 9798349615672
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-10-10
• Page Count: 276