Max and the Blackwood Manor Mystery

With shaking hands, Bea called 911. Police arrived silently, their lights painting

the fog red and blue around Blackwood House. Detective Martinez interviewed her on the

porch while both dogs watched officers move through the house. Bea mentioned Diana's

paranoia and hidden messages in a manuscript page. Martinez seemed skeptical, suggesting natural causes.

Dr. James Crawford arrived in a black SUV with a sleek metallic case,

looking more formal than usual. Bea learned he was also Palm Harbor's coroner.

His forensics background finally made sense, and Bea offered to take temporary custody of Max.

A red BMW pulled up, Monica Wells, Diana's agent, emerged demanding answers,