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A Death in the Dark
(2026)(The second book in the Novel Detectives Mystery series)
A novel by Ellie Alexander
An assistant athletics coach is found murdered at Redwood Grove High School and all evidence points one way—but the Novel Detectives are about to face their most puzzling case yet.
When beloved local teacher and track coach Josh Bynum stumbles into the Secret Bookcase distressed and with no memory of the previous night, Annie's and Fletcher’s instincts tell them something doesn’t add up.
As the duo delve deeper into the tight-knit world of high school athletics, they uncover a web of secrets. Between ambitious parents, suspicious fundraising activities, and a star athlete with a lot to lose, everyone has something to hide.
Annie and Fletcher will need all their investigative skills and the support of their Redwood Grove friends if they’re to solve this mystery. Has Josh been set up? And what if there’s a clever killer somewhere in their beloved hometown, who might decide to target them next?
Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this latest installment in Ellie Alexander’s new series combines small-town charm with a twisty ‘just one more chapter’ mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Readers adore Ellie Alexander’s cozy mysteries:
‘Pure cozy comfort. This book is the perfect escape – warm, entertaining, and filled with twists that make solving the mystery so much fun.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ellie Alexander has this way of making you feel completely cozy one minute and then genuinely chilled the next.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A cozy, twisty read with heart, strong character development, and just enough danger to keep you flipping pages late into the night.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ellie Alexander knows how to start a story off with a bang and reel the reader in for an unputdownable read!’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐���⭐⭐
‘A mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolute edge-of-the-seat reading as Annie and Fletcher desperately try to find the killer that could strike again.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐���⭐⭐
‘Clever plots and entertaining characters make for a terrific series. Highly recommended to mystery fans!!’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love Annie and Fletcher! They’re the coolest team I’ve ever met… kept me turning the pages long into the evening.’ NetGalley review, ��⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When beloved local teacher and track coach Josh Bynum stumbles into the Secret Bookcase distressed and with no memory of the previous night, Annie's and Fletcher’s instincts tell them something doesn’t add up.
As the duo delve deeper into the tight-knit world of high school athletics, they uncover a web of secrets. Between ambitious parents, suspicious fundraising activities, and a star athlete with a lot to lose, everyone has something to hide.
Annie and Fletcher will need all their investigative skills and the support of their Redwood Grove friends if they’re to solve this mystery. Has Josh been set up? And what if there’s a clever killer somewhere in their beloved hometown, who might decide to target them next?
Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this latest installment in Ellie Alexander’s new series combines small-town charm with a twisty ‘just one more chapter’ mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Readers adore Ellie Alexander’s cozy mysteries:
‘Pure cozy comfort. This book is the perfect escape – warm, entertaining, and filled with twists that make solving the mystery so much fun.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ellie Alexander has this way of making you feel completely cozy one minute and then genuinely chilled the next.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A cozy, twisty read with heart, strong character development, and just enough danger to keep you flipping pages late into the night.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ellie Alexander knows how to start a story off with a bang and reel the reader in for an unputdownable read!’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐���⭐⭐
‘A mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolute edge-of-the-seat reading as Annie and Fletcher desperately try to find the killer that could strike again.’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐���⭐⭐
‘Clever plots and entertaining characters make for a terrific series. Highly recommended to mystery fans!!’ NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love Annie and Fletcher! They’re the coolest team I’ve ever met… kept me turning the pages long into the evening.’ NetGalley review, ��⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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