Mystery 101: An Education in Murder (2020)

In the hallowed halls of Elmstead College, literature department chair Amy Winslow, celebrated for her expertise in crime fiction, and Garrison Police Department Detective Travis Burke, share more than a knack for solving mysteries. Their deepening, yet unvoiced affection for each other is on the verge of blooming into a romantic relationship. On the night of Amy's father Graham Winslow's public reading from his newly released book, The Waving Flame, their first date is in the offing. However, Amy's former student, Blake Newman, who had forsaken his Ph.D. program to chase his literary dreams, proudly announces his first publishing deal, which takes the spotlight. Meanwhile, Amy is approached by Ella Quincy, an ambitious young writer who is researching a potentially explosive non-fiction book. The subject? A scandal that rocked Elmstead College. Amy's former colleague, Evan "Mac" McKinnon, a Twain scholar, is serving a thirty-year sentence for the murder of Nicole Ford, another colleague. The murder reportedly occurred over a disputed draft of Huckleberry Finn, a controversy that ultimately ruined Mac's career and marriage. While Mac continues to claim innocence, the evidence stacked against him is formidable. Ella hints at having information that could prove Mac's innocence, mirroring Amy's belief in her former colleague's innocence. This situation is further complicated by the hostility of Travis' now-retired predecessor, Howard Clausen, who sees Amy's interest as an unwanted meddling into a sound conviction. However, when Amy's safety becomes endangered, Travis is left with no choice but to revisit this infamous murder case. The keys to this murderous puzzle might lie hidden in two manuscripts, one published and the other not, and a cold case that's been gathering dust for five years. Will Amy and Travis succeed in clearing Mac's name, or will they uncover more than they bargained for? Mystery 101: An Education in Murder invites you on a thrilling journey through a labyrinth of academia, literature, and deeply buried secrets.

Mystery 101: An Education in Murder is a mystery movie featuring Steve Bacic.

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