Double Tracks, Double Lives
(2026)(The sixth book in the Track and Tails Mystery series)
A novel by Hailey Hartley
Railway inspector Kendra Walsh thought her first major assignment aboard the luxurious Moonlight Express would be routine—checking safety protocols, testing equipment, and enjoying the scenic journey through Blackstone Valley with her clever Beagle, Scout, by her side. But when a passenger vanishes during the night and is reported to have fallen from the observation deck, Kendra's inspection takes a deadly turn. Scout's remarkable nose uncovers a crucial clue that proves this was no accident—it was murder.
As Detective Frank Morrison arrives to investigate, Kendra and Scout find themselves drawn deeper into a web of secrets that reaches far beyond the elegant train cars. The victim led a carefully constructed double life that fooled everyone for nearly two decades, and his deception has left a trail of betrayal, embezzlement, and broken hearts. With a train full of suspects—each harboring their own secrets and motives—Kendra must use her inspector's eye for detail while Scout follows scents that lead to hidden evidence in the most unexpected places.
Racing against time as the Moonlight Express travels toward its final destination, Kendra discovers that some secrets are worth killing for and that the most dangerous lies are the ones people tell themselves. With Scout's unwavering determination and her own sharp instincts, she'll need to uncover the truth before the killer can cover their tracks permanently. In a case where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide, one thing becomes clear: on this journey, the tracks run in two directions, and both lead to murder.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
As Detective Frank Morrison arrives to investigate, Kendra and Scout find themselves drawn deeper into a web of secrets that reaches far beyond the elegant train cars. The victim led a carefully constructed double life that fooled everyone for nearly two decades, and his deception has left a trail of betrayal, embezzlement, and broken hearts. With a train full of suspects—each harboring their own secrets and motives—Kendra must use her inspector's eye for detail while Scout follows scents that lead to hidden evidence in the most unexpected places.
Racing against time as the Moonlight Express travels toward its final destination, Kendra discovers that some secrets are worth killing for and that the most dangerous lies are the ones people tell themselves. With Scout's unwavering determination and her own sharp instincts, she'll need to uncover the truth before the killer can cover their tracks permanently. In a case where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide, one thing becomes clear: on this journey, the tracks run in two directions, and both lead to murder.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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