Death at Balsam Bay
(2025)(The first book in the Tilly Lafleur Mystery series)
A novel by Maisie Graves
Small town secrets. A quiet threat. And one amateur sleuth with everything to lose.
When search-and-rescue veteran Tilly Lafleur returns to her hometown of Balsam Bay, she expects to find answers—not more questions. Her father’s canoe has turned up wrecked near Echo Lake Falls… but there's no sign of Walter McKay. And Tilly, who knows the wilderness better than most, is convinced something about his disappearance doesn’t add up.
With her adult daughter, a loyal rescue dog, and a town full of quirky locals and whispered secrets, Tilly sets out to uncover the truth. But Balsam Bay isn’t the sleepy village she left behind. Tourism is booming. A gold mine proposal is causing tension. And powerful families don’t appreciate Tilly asking questions.
When a new death rocks the community—and a trail of clues leads straight to her family’s past—Tilly must use all her instincts to solve the mystery before someone else goes missing.
In a town built on secrets, someone will do anything to keep the truth buried.
Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with resilient heroines, slow-burning suspense, and a small-town Canadian setting.
✔️ Small-town charm with a twist of danger
✔️ A seasoned sleuth with SAR skills and a sharp instinct for trouble
✔️ A loyal rescue dog who always has Tilly’s back
✔️ Clean, twisty mystery with heart and humour
✔️ A must-read cozy mystery series starter
Genre: Mystery
When search-and-rescue veteran Tilly Lafleur returns to her hometown of Balsam Bay, she expects to find answers—not more questions. Her father’s canoe has turned up wrecked near Echo Lake Falls… but there's no sign of Walter McKay. And Tilly, who knows the wilderness better than most, is convinced something about his disappearance doesn’t add up.
With her adult daughter, a loyal rescue dog, and a town full of quirky locals and whispered secrets, Tilly sets out to uncover the truth. But Balsam Bay isn’t the sleepy village she left behind. Tourism is booming. A gold mine proposal is causing tension. And powerful families don’t appreciate Tilly asking questions.
When a new death rocks the community—and a trail of clues leads straight to her family’s past—Tilly must use all her instincts to solve the mystery before someone else goes missing.
In a town built on secrets, someone will do anything to keep the truth buried.
Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric mysteries with resilient heroines, slow-burning suspense, and a small-town Canadian setting.
✔️ Small-town charm with a twist of danger
✔️ A seasoned sleuth with SAR skills and a sharp instinct for trouble
✔️ A loyal rescue dog who always has Tilly’s back
✔️ Clean, twisty mystery with heart and humour
✔️ A must-read cozy mystery series starter
Genre: Mystery
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