Death and the Last Tango
(2026)(The tenth book in the Pelican Shores Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Bessie Barr
Death dances in Pelican Shores this Valentine’s Day ❤️ Finn Dockrey expects roses, rhythm, and romance when Pelican Shores hosts a dazzling Argentine Tango Exhibition to save the aging Deveraux Theatre. Instead, the final performance ends with a body onstage, and the most enigmatic man in the room dead at her feet.
Finn has a knack for stumbling into murder scenes. She and her best friend, Birdie, dive in with fearless enthusiasm, aided by Finn's golden retriever, with his uncanny nose for secrets, and Birdie's cat with her perfectly-timed interference.
Island gossip ignites, suspect lists stack, and clues surface squeezing through the sequined costumes and backstage grudges.
Suspicions swirl around the passionate tango instructors with something to hide and a jilted husband whose resentment toward the victim was no secret. Add a smooth-talking newcomer and whispers of Chicago mob money, and every step forward feels dangerous.
With the killer growing bolder and the dance floor closing fast, Finn must uncover the truth before the next victim takes their final bow.
Finn has a knack for stumbling into murder scenes. She and her best friend, Birdie, dive in with fearless enthusiasm, aided by Finn's golden retriever, with his uncanny nose for secrets, and Birdie's cat with her perfectly-timed interference.
Island gossip ignites, suspect lists stack, and clues surface squeezing through the sequined costumes and backstage grudges.
Suspicions swirl around the passionate tango instructors with something to hide and a jilted husband whose resentment toward the victim was no secret. Add a smooth-talking newcomer and whispers of Chicago mob money, and every step forward feels dangerous.
With the killer growing bolder and the dance floor closing fast, Finn must uncover the truth before the next victim takes their final bow.
EXTRA INFORMATION FOR YOU, READER:
- Pelican Shores Cozy Mysteries are perfect for fans of Deany Ray, Jana DeLeon, Gemma Halliday, Jasmine Webb, Josi Avari and old-school Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie
AUTHOR GUARANTEE: Bessie Barr Books can be read in any order and are free from profanity, graphic descriptions of violence, and explicit bedroom activities.
Check out the cute maps at the front of the book and the recipes at the back!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐''"This author has moved to the top of my TBR list. I LOVE her writing!" J. Bouch
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐'''"New favorite series. New favorite author!" Tammi B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Love these unique characters. Plus...the twists and turns! I'm reading the whole series! " C. Kerry
Genre: Cozy Mystery