Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery by Kathleen Bailey
About Without a Shadow of Doubt
Without a Shadow of Doubt: An Olivia Penn Mystery
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting - Virginia
Publisher : Rhino Publishing LLC
Publication date : November 4, 2025
Print length : 344 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1956270174
ASIN : B0FQCNBQNQ
Find the cat. Crack the case.The Highland Games have arrived just outside Apple Station, Virginia, bringing bagpipes, kilts, and a tide of tartan-clad tourists to the cozy small town. Advice columnist Olivia Penn is ready for a weekend of fun now that her life has finally settled into a quiet, steady rhythm. But when a local turns up dead in one of the town’s most iconic homes, a cryptic message from a friend draws her into a tangled mystery.
As Olivia investigates, family secrets and surprising motives surface, linking three brooches, an antique cross, and a 17th-century Scottish Bible. Clues connect seven suspects to the crime, and each has something to hide. When her friend can’t be found and the police start asking questions, the mystery hits closer to home and runs deeper than she ever imagined.
After an unlikely witness makes a shocking revelation, Olivia enlists her friends and a heroic search and rescue golden retriever to help her follow the trail before it goes cold. The man she loves is caught in the crosshairs, and to protect him, she’ll have to risk everything. Justice hinges on a missing cat, a chase through the woods, and a stare-down with a mama bear.
Without a Shadow of Doubt is the gripping fifth installment in the award-winning Olivia Penn Mystery Series. This fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery features charming characters, small-town intrigue, and a heroine you’ll love to root for. Perfect for fans of amateur sleuths, cozy suspense, and clean, feel-good mysteries with lovable cats and dogs.
About Kathleen Bailey
Kathleen Bailey is the award-winning author of The Olivia Penn Mystery Series. She writes mysteries with heart and humor that keep to the traditional and cozy sides of crime. For over twenty years, she worked as a pediatric physical therapist with children who have special needs, drawing on degrees in English, psychology, and physical therapy. She now writes in Virginia with her feline assistant, who insists on supervising every draft. When she’s not writing, Kathleen can usually be found covered in cat hair, surrounded by far too many sticky notes, and plotting new twists to keep readers guessing. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. INTERVIEW – Kathleen Bailey
1.When did you first realize you wanted
to be a writer?
I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was in the first
grade.
2. How long does it take you to write a
book?
Writing a book involves several stages. The complete
process of plotting, drafting, revising, editing, proofing, and publication
takes about a year for me.
3. What is your work schedule like when
you're writing?
My life is such that I have to write in the pockets
of time that I have. I usually write in the early mornings and afternoons. Then
I use the late afternoon or eveningto do marketing and business-related tasks.
4. What would you say is your
interesting writing quirk?
My schedule often is dictated by the whims of my
cat. If she wants a snack or to play, no writing is getting done until she is
satisfied.
5. How do books get published?
I’m an independent publisher, so I’m involved in
coordinating every aspect of the publication process. I have a team I work with
that includes editors and a cover designer. There is a lot of work, time, and
money that goes into transforming a manuscript on a laptop into a book on
retail sites.
6. Where do you get your information or
ideas for your books?
There is a lot of research that goes into my books.
Most of it gets done even before I start drafting, but I’m always researching
along the way to ensure accuracy. Ideas come from everywhere. There’s never any
one-to-one correspondence of people or events, but rather characters and plots
are combinations of all I’ve experienced.
7. When did you write your first book
and how old were you?
My first book was published in 2021.
8. What do you like to do when you're
not writing?
I enjoy spending time outside, making sure my cat is
living her best life, and catching up with friends and neighbors.
9. What does your family think of your
writing?
My cat is very supportive. She mostly sleeps while I
write.
10.What was one of the most surprising
things you learned in creating your books?
For my fourth book, When the Carnival Came, I
did a lot of reading and research about carnivals. There are many
misconceptions about carnivals and the people who work for them that are
perpetuated by TV and movies. Working on the carnival circuit is an extremely
arduous job, and I wanted to separate fact from fiction in my story and give
the reader more of an even presentation of the lifestyle.
11. How many books have you written?
Which is your favorite?
I’ve written five books, and like many authors, I
always feel that the latest book is my favorite.
12. Do you have any suggestions to help
me become a better writer? If so, what are they?
Be patient with yourself and with the process.
Stories evolve, deepen, and take shape through drafting, revising, and editing.
As the writer, you need the patience to sit with that story, knowing the first
draft probably won’t match the vision in your mind. Stick with it, trust the
process, and give the story time to take shape in your hands.
13. Do you hear from your readers much?
What kinds of things do they say?
Occasionally, and it’s mostly kind words about how
they enjoyed one of my books.
14. Do you like to create books for
adults?
Yes. Because I write clean cozy mysteries (no
graphic language, violence, or sex), my stories are suitable for teens as well.
15. What do you think makes a good
story?
Interesting and compelling characters you want to
follow to see what they’ll do in extraordinary circumstances.
16. As a child, what did you want to do
when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a writer.
17. What would you like my readers to
know?
You can find out more about my books on my website https://kathleenbaileyauthor.com/.
All my books in eBook, print, and audio are available in libraries. If it’s not
in your local catalogue, you can request your library acquire the title through
the Notify Me tags in the Libby App or directly through a form on your
library’s website.
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