Paperback. Namaste and Die: A Funny Cozy Murder Mystery at a Yoga RetreatWelcome to the most peaceful place on earth. Until someone dies.I am Cora Brightly, and I wrote this one for anyone who has ever tried to breathe through drama and found themselves inhaling chaos instead. When sarcastic yoga teacher Mara Byrne takes a weekend gig at a silent mindfulness retreat, she expects detox tea, awkward eye contact, and a little light self improvement. She does not expect a body on the floor, a storm that cuts the phones, and a room full of guests who might be enlightened or lying.The lodge is all white walls and soft chimes, the kind of wellness retreat that sells inner peace by the hour. Then a guest collapses during meditation. The doors stay shut. The power flickers. Silence becomes less about serenity and more about survival. Mara is practical, broke, and not in the mood to die before breakfast, so she does what any accidental sleuth in a cozy mystery would do. She starts asking questions.Everyone has a secret.The influencer who treats spirituality like a brand kit.The couple who heal together and hide together.The scientist who trusts data, not humans.The guru whose smile looks hand polished.Between sunrise yoga and midnight note taking, Mara follows a trail of clues through mismatched incense, suspicious tea, missing keys, and a handful of very convenient alibis. The retreat promises clarity. What it delivers is a closed circle mystery where every friendly face could be a masked one. The Wi Fi is out, the road is washed, and help is not on the way. On the bright side, there is a lot of quinoa.Namaste and Die blends sharp humor with twisty suspense. It is a funny cozy murder mystery with a skeptical heroine, clean language, and a focus on character, clues, and motive. Think witty banter, found courage, and a final reveal that rewards careful readers. If you enjoy murder mystery books with humor, cozy mysteries with a modern edge, dark comedy mystery vibes, and a hint of satirical bite, you are in the right studio.What you will find insideA laugh out loud whodunit set at a silent yoga retreatA female sleuth who believes in facts, not aurasClues, red herrings, and a fair play solutionA closed setting that reads like a locked room mystery in the wildZero graphic violence, plenty of crisp dialogue, and a satisfying twistReader fitFans of funny cozy mystery and witty amateur sleuth storiesReaders who like women sleuths who are smart, skeptical, and a little tired of everyone's crystalsAnyone who wants a page turner that balances heart, humor, and tensionIf your search history looks like murder mystery books, cozy mystery, funny cozy murder mystery, yoga retreat mystery, mindfulness retreat, spiritual retreat thriller, hilarious whodunit, dark comedy mystery, women sleuths, why women kill, amateur sleuth, closed circle mystery, clean mystery, then this story was built for you.Pack a blanket, pour tea that does not taste suspicious, and roll out a mat. Mara will handle the stretching. You handle the clues.Find your breath. Follow the evidence. Trust no one in linen.Namaste and Die is a complete stand alone mystery from Cora Brightly, perfect for readers who love humor with their homicide. If it makes you laugh, gasp, or text a friend about that one scene, I would be grateful for a quick review. Your words help other curious readers discover the book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Namaste and Die (Paperback)
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 13: 9798268652284
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Namaste and Die: A Funny Cozy Murder Mystery at a Yoga Retreat

Welcome to the most peaceful place on earth. Until someone dies.

I am Cora Brightly, and I wrote this one for anyone who has ever tried to breathe through drama and found themselves inhaling chaos instead. When sarcastic yoga teacher Mara Byrne takes a weekend gig at a silent mindfulness retreat, she expects detox tea, awkward eye contact, and a little light self improvement. She does not expect a body on the floor, a storm that cuts the phones, and a room full of guests who might be enlightened or lying.

The lodge is all white walls and soft chimes, the kind of wellness retreat that sells inner peace by the hour. Then a guest collapses during meditation. The doors stay shut. The power flickers. Silence becomes less about serenity and more about survival. Mara is practical, broke, and not in the mood to die before breakfast, so she does what any accidental sleuth in a cozy mystery would do. She starts asking questions.

Everyone has a secret.

The influencer who treats spirituality like a brand kit.
The couple who heal together and hide together.
The scientist who trusts data, not humans.
The guru whose smile looks hand polished.

Between sunrise yoga and midnight note taking, Mara follows a trail of clues through mismatched incense, suspicious tea, missing keys, and a handful of very convenient alibis. The retreat promises clarity. What it delivers is a closed circle mystery where every friendly face could be a masked one. The Wi Fi is out, the road is washed, and help is not on the way. On the bright side, there is a lot of quinoa.

Namaste and Die blends sharp humor with twisty suspense. It is a funny cozy murder mystery with a skeptical heroine, clean language, and a focus on character, clues, and motive. Think witty banter, found courage, and a final reveal that rewards careful readers. If you enjoy murder mystery books with humor, cozy mysteries with a modern edge, dark comedy mystery vibes, and a hint of satirical bite, you are in the right studio.

What you will find inside

A laugh out loud whodunit set at a silent yoga retreat
A female sleuth who believes in facts, not auras
Clues, red herrings, and a fair play solution
A closed setting that reads like a locked room mystery in the wild
Zero graphic violence, plenty of crisp dialogue, and a satisfying twist

Reader fit

Fans of funny cozy mystery and witty amateur sleuth stories
Readers who like women sleuths who are smart, skeptical, and a little tired of everyone’s crystals
Anyone who wants a page turner that balances heart, humor, and tension

If your search history looks like murder mystery books, cozy mystery, funny cozy murder mystery, yoga retreat mystery, mindfulness retreat, spiritual retreat thriller, hilarious whodunit, dark comedy mystery, women sleuths, why women kill, amateur sleuth, closed circle mystery, clean mystery, then this story was built for you.

Pack a blanket, pour tea that does not taste suspicious, and roll out a mat. Mara will handle the stretching. You handle the clues.

Find your breath. Follow the evidence. Trust no one in linen.

Namaste and Die is a complete stand alone mystery from Cora Brightly, perfect for readers who love humor with their homicide. If it makes you laugh, gasp, or text a friend about that one scene, I would be grateful for a quick review. Your words help other curious readers discover the book.

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