Some secrets are meant to be dug up.
Ranch owner Nathan Parker’s quiet Oregon morning takes an unexpected turn when his golden retriever Rusty unearths a mysterious brass tin beneath the old oak tree. Inside: a hand-drawn map and a note from 1951 that reads, ‘The Oakwood Garden Club’s treasure hunt begins here.’
What starts as a charming game becomes something much more serious when Nathan teams up with librarian Sarah Chen to follow the decades-old clues. Florence Lane, the woman who created this treasure hunt, didn’t just leave town seventy years ago—she vanished without a trace, right after asking too many questions about Oakwood Valley’s founding families.
As Nathan and Sarah decode vintage riddles and uncover hidden caches around their small Oregon town, they realize they’re not just treasure hunting. They’re retracing the steps of a woman who stumbled onto a conspiracy that someone was willing to kill to protect.
With Rusty’s instincts guiding them and danger lurking in their peaceful community, Nathan and Sarah must decide how far they''re willing to go for the truth. Because in Oakwood Valley, some buried secrets are worth more than gold—and far more dangerous to uncover.
A charming cozy mystery featuring:
Ranch owner Nathan Parker’s quiet Oregon morning takes an unexpected turn when his golden retriever Rusty unearths a mysterious brass tin beneath the old oak tree. Inside: a hand-drawn map and a note from 1951 that reads, ‘The Oakwood Garden Club’s treasure hunt begins here.’
What starts as a charming game becomes something much more serious when Nathan teams up with librarian Sarah Chen to follow the decades-old clues. Florence Lane, the woman who created this treasure hunt, didn’t just leave town seventy years ago—she vanished without a trace, right after asking too many questions about Oakwood Valley’s founding families.
As Nathan and Sarah decode vintage riddles and uncover hidden caches around their small Oregon town, they realize they’re not just treasure hunting. They’re retracing the steps of a woman who stumbled onto a conspiracy that someone was willing to kill to protect.
With Rusty’s instincts guiding them and danger lurking in their peaceful community, Nathan and Sarah must decide how far they''re willing to go for the truth. Because in Oakwood Valley, some buried secrets are worth more than gold—and far more dangerous to uncover.
A charming cozy mystery featuring:
- A treasure-hunting golden retriever with perfect instincts
Small-town secrets spanning generations
A slow-burn romance between unlikely partners
Vintage clues and historical mysteries
The first case in an engaging new series
Perfect for readers who love Louise Penny, Ellery Adams, and mysteries where the past refuses to stay buried.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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