Meet the Author

Tarin Abbott

Author of Murder in the Monuments

Tarin Abbott is the author of Murder in the Monuments, a mystery novel that brings together suspense, financial intrigue, and the haunting history of Gettysburg.

Writing her first novel was a journey of determination, research, and imagination. Inspired by the lasting impression Gettysburg made on her, Tarin created a fictional mystery against a very real and reverent historic setting. At the heart of that setting stands the Louisiana Monument, which becomes a powerful focal point in the story.

A Mystery Thriller

MURDER IN THE MONUMENTS

A quiet battlefield. A murdered accountant. A trail of secrets that refuses to stay buried.

Some secrets refuse to stay buried.

The past never stays silent.

Some clues are meant to be found.

Some answers come at a deadly price.

The deeper she looks, the darker it gets.

A quiet monument. A dangerous secret.

Some mysteries are closer than they seem.

Murder in the Monuments

The Mystery Begins

A Murder Hidden Among the Monuments

What begins as a quiet visit to the Gettysburg battlefield turns into something far more dangerous when a man’s body is discovered beneath the Louisiana Monument. For Elaine McGraw, the shocking scene becomes even more personal when she realizes the victim is someone she had recently met—and someone who tried to contact her just before his death.

As Elaine starts asking questions, the mystery begins to reach beyond the battlefield. Her background as a former bank examiner pulls her toward suspicious financial activity, unsettling connections, and people who may know far more than they are willing to admit.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Mystery

Crime

Suspense

Every Clue Leads Somewhere

An investigation with no clean edges

Every clue Elaine uncovers seems to lead in another direction. Financial records raise new questions, familiar names appear in unexpected places, and connections between Rory’s death and her own past become increasingly difficult to ignore. What begins as a search for answers soon becomes an investigation with no clear boundaries.

The deeper Elaine digs, the more complicated the truth becomes. Suspicion shifts from one person to another, motives remain hidden, and even those closest to the investigation may not be what they seem. With danger closing in, Elaine must decide which clues to follow and whom she can trust.

01 The Body

A murder discovered beneath the Louisiana Monument, on ground meant only to remember the past.

02 The Message

A voicemail left before the victim's death raises unsettling questions no one can yet answer.

03 The Connection

A former bank examiner realizes the crime may be connected to something she thought she had left behind.

The Body

01

The Body

A quiet horseback tour through Gettysburg takes a chilling turn when a man is discovered beneath the Louisiana Monument. What first appears to be an isolated tragedy soon becomes the beginning of a much deeper mystery.

The Message

02

The Message

A voicemail left shortly before the victim’s death changes everything. When Elaine realizes the message was meant for her, she is left with one haunting question what was Rory trying to tell her before it was too late?

Hidden Connections

03

Hidden Connections

As Elaine follows the clues, the murder begins to connect with suspicious financial activity and unresolved questions from her past. Each discovery draws her deeper into a web of secrets—and closer to people who may have something to hide.

LOYAL COMPANION

MOLLY THE BEAGLE

Rescue Beagle. Loyal Companion. Unexpected Protector.

Molly may be driven by treats, car rides, and the occasional chicken nugget, but her instincts are no joke. Elaine’s lovable rescue beagle senses danger before anyone else and becomes a fiercely protective companion as the mystery closes in.

Background

Rescued by Elaine from a local animal shelter

Strength

Sharp instincts, fierce loyalty, and an excellent nose

Current Problem

A suspicious attempt to poison her pulls Molly directly into the danger

Where History Holds Its Secrets

GETTYSBURG

P E N N S Y L V A N I A

Gettysburg is more than the setting of Elaine McGraw’s investigation. Its quiet fields, wooded trails, and historic monuments create an atmosphere where the past is always present. During what should have been a peaceful horseback ride across the battlefield, Elaine encounters a discovery beneath the Louisiana Monument that transforms the historic landscape into the center of a modern mystery.

As the investigation unfolds, Gettysburg’s monuments and secluded grounds take on a darker significance. The battlefield becomes a place where history and present-day danger collide, reminding Elaine that some places preserve more than memories—and some secrets refuse to remain buried.

Featured Site

The Louisiana Monument where the story's first mystery begins.

Where History Holds Its Secrets

GETTYSBURG

P E N N S Y L V A N I A

Follow the Clues

Every fragment tells part of the story

A voicemail left before Rory’s death. Unusual financial records. Names that keep resurfacing. Details that seem insignificant at first begin to form a pattern as Elaine examines each fragment more closely.

No single clue reveals the whole truth. Instead, Elaine must piece together scattered connections between the murder, suspicious financial activity, and secrets tied to her past. With every fragment she uncovers, the picture becomes clearer—and the danger moves closer.

Audio

EX. A

The Voicemail

A message left shortly before Rory’s death becomes one of Elaine’s first important clues. His unexpected attempt to reach her raises an unsettling question: what did he know that was important enough to contact her?

Records

EX. B

Financial Records

Numbers, transactions, and unusual financial activity begin revealing patterns others might overlook. Elaine’s experience as a former bank examiner allows her to recognize warning signs and realize that the money may be pointing toward something much larger.

Company

EX. C

AeroFix

The aviation company repeatedly surfaces as Elaine follows the financial trail. What initially appears to be an ordinary business connection becomes increasingly difficult to dismiss as more pieces of Rory’s activities begin pointing back toward AeroFix.

Location

EX. D

Louisiana Monument

Standing quietly on the Gettysburg battlefield, the Louisiana Monument becomes the place where the mystery begins. Rory’s discovery beneath it transforms a historic landmark into the starting point of Elaine’s search for answers.

Paper Trail

EX. E

Bank Documents

Loan files, account activity, and financial paperwork contain details that refuse to add up. Elaine begins examining the records with a trained eye, searching for the connection that could explain what Rory discovered before his death.

Case File

EX. F

Police Investigation

While investigators work to determine what happened to Rory, Elaine follows questions of her own. Her financial expertise reveals another side of the case, creating a trail that extends beyond the battlefield and into a much wider mystery.

The Mystery is Waiting

Step into a world of buried secrets, financial intrigue, historic battlefields, and a murder that connects more than anyone expected. Follow Elaine McGraw as one disturbing discovery pulls her into a dangerous search for answers where every clue leads deeper into the mystery.

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What readers are saying

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