Bloom Books The Dead Guy Next Door A Paranormal Murder Mystery Contemporary Romance (Riley Thorn Book 1).

Riley Thorn’s life is anything but ordinary. Struggling with a divorce and living in a house full of quirky elderly roommates, she battles **hallucinations** that her tarot card-dealing mother insists are prophetic visions. Just when she thinks her life couldn't spiral further out of control, a ridiculously charming private investigator named Nick Santiago arrives, setting off a chain of events that unveils a chilling murder linked to her neighborhood.

As Riley becomes a prime suspect in the investigation, the stakes skyrocket. Together with Nick, she plunges into a web of intrigue, determined to uncover the truth about her neighbor's murder while evading a relentless detective. Complicating matters, a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming to help Riley harness her **psychic abilities**, adding further tension to an already precarious situation.

This gripping tale intertwines humor with suspense, exploring themes of resilience and self-discovery in a world teeming with chaos. Readers are drawn into Riley’s journey, celebrating her fight for normalcy amidst a backdrop of murder and mischief.