PAINT BY MURDERS - A Harrisburg Homicide Mystery podcast

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PAINT BY MURDERS - a Harrisburg Homicide Mystery

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Paint by Murders is an original, as of yet unpublished, mystery novel. It is the first in a series of Harrisburg Homicides. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola.
Overview: The Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in this cozy-inspired mystery that is as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on.
When painter Keith Reed stumbles across a dead body in a Harrisburg bookstore, he doesn’t yet know that the victim was bludgeoned with an autographed brick once used in a work by the internationally famous “bad boy” artist Alan Moonshine. Moonshine has been dead for ten years, but his dangerous legacy pushes Keith and his wife, Ginger, to try to paint a picture of what happened before anyone else is murdered, or before Keith’s narcolepsy catches him napping at the worst possible moment.
After a local art gallery recreates a few of Moonshine’s outrageous performances, the actor who portrayed Moonshine is arrested for the crime. Keith suspects that the real killer is still on the loose in this river town: a theory that proves true when a second body is found, floating in the Susquehanna.
Like any good amateur detective mystery there are cats, detailed descriptions of gourmet meals, unique locations, and a quirky community. However, there are also “recreations” of Alan Moonshine’s most important performances, thought-provoking observations about the contemporary art world, and genre-bending moments that bring this story alive.
Each episode of this podcast will feature subsequent installments from the novel.
If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com
Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!

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PAINT BY MURDERS - a Harrisburg Homicide Mystery

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#Audio Drama #M. Travis DiNicola #Cozy #Mystery #Harrisburg #Arts #Pennsylvania #Dinicola #Audiobooks #Fiction #Murder #Painting #Cats

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BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER - Season 3, Episode 5, Chapters 12 &13 15:10

há 22 weeks15:10

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the fifth and final episode of the third season. Paint by Murders – Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries, is an original podcast based on my mystery novels. Season three is based on my novella, BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the story. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on Paint by Murders features the painter, and amateur detective, Keith Reed, his wife Ginger, their crew of neighborhood friends, and the cozy, but sometimes dangerous city of Harrisburg. In the last episode, Keith hosted the book club at the gallery and finally got to meet all the suspects in person. However, he found that his deductive skills were lacking a bit when he kept on making wrong guesses about who was who as they arrived. Eventually, it was all sorted out and they had a nice evening getting to know each other. At the end of the evening, Keith and Harmony were talking and something she said about Susan helped Keith to figure things out. And now, we find out what that is! Here's a list of the book club members: The Midtown Book, Social, and Food Club William – mid 40s, attorney, single dad, been in the book club almost 10 years, friend – not a suspect. Linda – early 70s, retired from the state, looks like a retired gym teacher, mystery fan, bourbon fan, original founder of the club, knows her poisons (is that weird?) – was the first one suspicious of Desmond’s death, thinks it was arsenic. Pearl – mid 60s, retired from the state, widowed 3 times under mysterious circumstances, original founder, next-door neighbor to Linda, no motive? Claire – late 30s or so, married to Luke, chemical engineer, dated Desmond, loud, club leader? original founder, loves to host elaborate dinner parties, Desmond was killed in her house, across the street from his, she didn’t seem to care that he teased her. Phoebe – around 50, single, taciturn, sweet, works for state in finance? Disappears at times – “secret agent.” Susan – mid 40s, not a big reader, lives near William, married to Ted (who hated Desmond for his flirting, but wasn’t at the dinner). Deanne – early 30s, married, hippy soap maker, didn’t like Desmond, called him out, friends with Claire. Synthia – mid 50s, married, attractive, newest member of the club, recently moved from Colorado, husband a pharmacist? lives near Claire and Desmond (Linda thinks she was having an affair with Desmond and killed him). Harmony – late 50’s, single, quiet, recently retired from corporate job, travels a lot, wealthy? Desmond – 55, dead, single, British (accent at least), marketing exec., flirted with almost any woman, teased them too, wrote the club’s newsletter, lived across the street from Claire and near Synthia, buys lots of flowers. If you’ve been enjoying the episodes, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story! And stay tuned for Season 4, coming out in Spring 2025!!…

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BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER - Season 3, Episode 4, Chapters 9-11 26:04

há 23 weeks26:04

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the fourth episode of the third season. Paint by Murders – Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries, is an original podcast based on my mystery novels. Season three is based on my novella, BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the story. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on Paint by Murders features the painter, and amateur detective, Keith Reed, his wife Ginger, their crew of neighborhood friends, and the cozy, but sometimes dangerous city of Harrisburg. In the last episode, Keith and William took a long walk along the Susquehanna River Walk to talk through who in the book club could be the murderer. William then invites Keith to join the book club, both to help him solve Desmond’s murder, but also because with him gone they need another guy in the group. Keith agrees and plans to host the club at the gallery. Later on Keith has a very weird dream about Desmond’s murder – the words, all of them , echo in his mind after. Here's a list of the book club members: The Midtown Book, Social, and Food Club William – mid 40s, attorney, single dad, been in the book club almost 10 years, friend – not a suspect. Linda – early 70s, retired from the state, looks like a retired gym teacher, mystery fan, bourbon fan, original founder of the club, knows her poisons (is that weird?) – was the first one suspicious of Desmond’s death, thinks it was arsenic. Pearl – mid 60s, retired from the state, widowed 3 times under mysterious circumstances, original founder, next-door neighbor to Linda, no motive? Claire – late 30s or so, married to Luke, chemical engineer, dated Desmond, loud, club leader? original founder, loves to host elaborate dinner parties, Desmond was killed in her house, across the street from his, she didn’t seem to care that he teased her. Phoebe – around 50, single, taciturn, sweet, works for state in finance? Disappears at times – “secret agent.” Susan – mid 40s, not a big reader, lives near William, married to Ted (who hated Desmond for his flirting, but wasn’t at the dinner). Deanne – early 30s, married, hippy soap maker, didn’t like Desmond, called him out, friends with Claire. Synthia – mid 50s, married, attractive, newest member of the club, recently moved from Colorado, husband a pharmacist? lives near Claire and Desmond (Linda thinks she was having an affair with Desmond and killed him). Harmony – late 50’s, single, quiet, recently retired from corporate job, travels a lot, wealthy? Desmond – 55, dead, single, British (accent at least), marketing exec., flirted with almost any woman, teased them too, wrote the club’s newsletter, lived across the street from Claire and near Synthia, buys lots of flowers. If you’ve been enjoying the episodes, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER - Season 3, Episode 3, Chapters 7 & 8 20:29

há 24 weeks20:29

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the third episode of the third season. Paint by Murders – Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries, is an original podcast based on my mystery novels. Season three is based on my novella, BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the story. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on Paint by Murders features the painter, and amateur detective, Keith Reed, his wife Ginger, their crew of neighborhood friends, and the cozy, but sometimes dangerous city of Harrisburg. In the last episode, Keith met with William and Linda at The River Room to review who is in the book club, and who could be a murderer. Here's the list: The Midtown Book, Social, and Food Club William – mid 40s, attorney, single dad, been in the book club almost 10 years, friend – not a suspect. Linda – early 70s, retired from the state, looks like a retired gym teacher, mystery fan, bourbon fan, original founder of the club, knows her poisons (is that weird?) – was the first one suspicious of Desmond’s death, thinks it was arsenic. Pearl – mid 60s, retired from the state, widowed 3 times under mysterious circumstances, original founder, next-door neighbor to Linda, no motive? Claire – late 30s or so, married to Luke, chemical engineer, dated Desmond, loud, club leader? original founder, loves to host elaborate dinner parties, Desmond was killed in her house, across the street from his, she didn’t seem to care that he teased her. Phoebe – around 50, single, taciturn, sweet, works for state in finance? Disappears at times – “secret agent.” Susan – mid 40s, not a big reader, lives near William, married to Ted (who hated Desmond for his flirting, but wasn’t at the dinner). Deanne – early 30s, married, hippy soap maker, didn’t like Desmond, called him out, friends with Claire. Synthia – mid 50s, married, attractive, newest member of the club, recently moved from Colorado, husband a pharmacist? lives near Claire and Desmond (Linda thinks she was having an affair with Desmond and killed him). Harmony – late 50’s, single, quiet, recently retired from corporate job, travels a lot, wealthy? Desmond – 55, dead, single, British (accent at least), marketing exec., flirted with almost any woman, teased them too, wrote the club’s newsletter, lived across the street from Claire and near Synthia, buys lots of flowers. Michael then reminded Keith that he was not supposed to bring his detective work into the River Room because it was hazardous to the bar. And then Ginger went over the list of flowers Desmond sent to women in the book club and realized that Susan, Deane, Synthia, Phoebe, and Harmony all possibly had motives to kill him. If you’ve been enjoying the episodes, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER - Season 3, Episode 2, Chapters 4-6 22:45

há 25 weeks22:45

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BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER - Season 3, Episode 1, Chapters 1-3 32:04

há 26 weeks32:04

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 12, Chapters 39-42 and Epilogue - Plus Bonus Content! 44:51

há 27 weeks44:51

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the twelfth and last episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Heidi, the bird lady, reminded Keith that not just the boys but the girls in private schools also wear neck ties. Keith then went to William Hill’s house where he asked questions of William’s daughter Joanna about her school-mate Olivia. Yes, Oliva wears a tie. Yes, Oliva skateboards. And yes, she can turn violent if you call her Olive. If you’ve been enjoying the episodes, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story! Oh, and stick around after the music ends for a sneak preview of the third season, BOOK CLUBS CAN BE MURDER…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 11, Chapters 36-38 26:17

há 28 weeks26:17

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the eleventh episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Detective Henry confirmed that there was blood on the tie that was flushed down the toilet at The River Room, but there is no proof that Patricia Pencey was the person who flushed it. Henry also asks Keith some strange questions about skateboards. Ginger and Keith continue to speculate who the killer is and come to the conclusion that it could have been the young Matthew Pencey, but they have no proof. Qwerty then performs the “broken wand” ceremony to honor Tallulah’s life as a magician. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 10, Chapters 33-35 24:41

há 29 weeks24:41

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the tenth episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Ginger met up with Keith at the River Room, only to be drenched in a flood caused by a volcanic like eruption of water from the women’s restroom. Michael was greatly distressed about the damage to his bar. It was determined that a red tie had been flushed down the toilet which caused the tsunami. Keith suspects there is dried blood on the tie and that it was Patricia Pencey who tried to get rid of the evidence. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 9, Chapters 30-32 28:44

há 30 weeks28:44

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the ninth episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Keith and Charles enjoyed the fine weather, and some fine beverages on the patio of the River Room. They discussed Keith’s theories about who killed Tallulah. Keith believes the murderer could be Oliver Pencey Jr., who happens to be walking down the street towards them with his wife, Patricia. The four of them chat for a bit and it is revealed that Oliver Jr. has an alibi for the time of the murder. Patricia seems upset when she finds out that Oliver Senior knew Tallulah. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 8, Chapters 27-29 23:27

há 31 weeks23:27

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the eight episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Keith and Oliver Pencey Jr. chatted during a break in Pencey’s croquet tournament. Later on Keith and Ginger had dinner with Qwerty and Bartek where they learned that Tallulah made herself disappear all those years ago to get away from the father of her baby, and then developed mental health issues when she lost her baby. Keith and Ginger speculated on who might have killed Tallulah, and why. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 7, Chapters 24-26 34:21

há 32 weeks34:21

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the seventh episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Keith visited Qwerty in his shop and finally learned more about the elusive Tallulah – how she met Qwerty on a cruise ship, became partners, toured with Bartek for a while, ended up in Harrisburg, and then mysteriously disappeared – which Qwerty was blamed for at the time. There is no doubt that it was Tallulah’s body found murdered in the Sunken Garden. And now, Qwerty is the prime suspect. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 6, Chapters 21-23 29:28

há 34 weeks29:28

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the sixth episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode we heard a detailed description of Bartek’s performance of l'échelle libre from his friend Qwerty. A few days later Detective Henry visited Keith at the gallery because his business card was found in the pocket of a murdered un-housed woman, who was the same woman that accosted the Pencey’s at the gallery opening. In talking with Michael and William about it, Keith suspects that the dead woman is Tallulah, the long missing assistant of Qwerty. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 5 , Chapters 18-20 24:36

há 34 weeks24:36

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the fifth episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode opening night at the Goodwin Gallery was quite eventful. There was a large crowd in attendance, including the very conservative state representative, Oliver H. Pencey Jr., his wife, Patricia, and their two kids. Keith met his neighbor, and doppelganger, William Hill. Qwerty’s old friend, the equilibrist Bartek, made a surprise appearance. And a homeless woman accosted the Pencey family just outside the gallery. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 4, Chapters 15-17 23:43

há 35 weeks23:43

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Send us a text The Paint by Murders - Harrisburg Homicide Mysteries podcast is an original podcast based on a series of unpublished mystery novels. It is written, hosted, and narrated by M. Travis DiNicola. This is the fourth episode of the second season. Season two is based on my second mystery novel, SLEIGHT OF MURDER, and each episode features subsequent installments from the novel. In this series the Capital city and its art galleries, bars, restaurants, and long-held secrets are featured in these cozy- inspired mysteries that are as unpredictable as the mighty Susquehanna River it sits on. In the last episode Keith met with Qwerty about having an exhibition of his dioramas at the Goodwin Gallery. As Keith is preparing for the opening night a homeless woman who reminds him of Jane Goodwin comes to the door asking for money, and recognizing Qwerty’s poster. If you’ve been enjoying them, please leave a review and share this with your friends. If you would like more information about the project, of have comments you would like to share, please do so on the social media pages where you found this, or email me at paintbymurders@gmail.com Thanks for listening. I hope you enjoy the story!…

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SLEIGHT OF MURDER - Season 2, Episode 3, Chapters 11-14 22:41

há 36 weeks22:41