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Pools, Pulleys, and Perils
(2026)(The fifth book in the Through the Lens series)
A Story by Lyla Blue
Lights. Camera. Murder.
Food stylist and photographer Cora Hartley is used to juggling demanding film sets, last-minute changes, and the occasional behind-the-scenes disaster. Murder, however, was never supposed to be part of the job description.
When Cora helps her friend Tess Winslow introduce a new line of protein bars at Cedarbrook Wellness Center, everything seems to be going perfectly. The samples are a hit, the clients are enthusiastic, and Tess may finally be on the verge of turning her dream into a thriving business.
Then a wealthy grocery store owner collapses during a routine therapy session and dies.
When investigators discover he sampled one of Tess's protein bars shortly before his death, suspicion falls squarely on Tess. As the evidence mounts, Cora refuses to believe her friend is capable of murder—even when the police aren't so sure.
Determined to clear Tess's name, Cora begins digging into the victim's complicated personal life. Between an ex-wife who isn't quite over the divorce, a grieving young widow, anonymous threats, and secrets buried deep in the past, she soon discovers plenty of people had reasons to wish the victim harm.
But as Cora gets closer to the truth, she realizes someone is willing to do far more than keep old secrets hidden.
Someone is willing to kill again.
With her loyal goldendoodle Mabel by her side, Cora must untangle a web of resentment, betrayal, and long-forgotten mistakes before an innocent person pays the price.
Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths, small-town charm, loyal friendships, clever clues, and clean suspense.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Food stylist and photographer Cora Hartley is used to juggling demanding film sets, last-minute changes, and the occasional behind-the-scenes disaster. Murder, however, was never supposed to be part of the job description.
When Cora helps her friend Tess Winslow introduce a new line of protein bars at Cedarbrook Wellness Center, everything seems to be going perfectly. The samples are a hit, the clients are enthusiastic, and Tess may finally be on the verge of turning her dream into a thriving business.
Then a wealthy grocery store owner collapses during a routine therapy session and dies.
When investigators discover he sampled one of Tess's protein bars shortly before his death, suspicion falls squarely on Tess. As the evidence mounts, Cora refuses to believe her friend is capable of murder—even when the police aren't so sure.
Determined to clear Tess's name, Cora begins digging into the victim's complicated personal life. Between an ex-wife who isn't quite over the divorce, a grieving young widow, anonymous threats, and secrets buried deep in the past, she soon discovers plenty of people had reasons to wish the victim harm.
But as Cora gets closer to the truth, she realizes someone is willing to do far more than keep old secrets hidden.
Someone is willing to kill again.
With her loyal goldendoodle Mabel by her side, Cora must untangle a web of resentment, betrayal, and long-forgotten mistakes before an innocent person pays the price.
Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths, small-town charm, loyal friendships, clever clues, and clean suspense.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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