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A Harvest of Secrets in Mocha Mills
(2025)(The fifth book in the Mocha Mills Mystery series)
A Story by Maisy Marple
When renowned food photographer Julian Montgomery arrives to document Mocha Mills' annual Harvest Market Festival, café owner Vivian Palmer finds herself once again at the center of small-town drama. Julian's demanding personality and artistic arrogance quickly make him enemies among the festival vendors. But when he's fatally electrocuted during his special twilight photography session, what initially appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals itself as something far more complex. With the festival suspended and the town in shock, Vivian's knack for observation draws her into her fifth murder investigation.
Joining forces with her husband Frank, librarian Sylvia, and her visiting daughter Zoe, Vivian uncovers a web of long-simmering resentments centered around Julian's habit of stealing others' creative work. As the investigation deepens, multiple suspects emerge, each with technical knowledge, opportunity, and powerful motives for revenge. When Julian's assistant is attacked while examining evidence, the stakes escalate dramatically. Vivian must follow a trail of specialized equipment, distinctive technical signatures, and hidden journals to unravel a mystery where nothing is as straightforward as it first appears.
With Sheriff Cooper once again valuing her insights, Vivian navigates personal connections and small-town politics while piecing together clues that point to an elaborate scheme of revenge and justice gone wrong. Set against the backdrop of autumn in Mocha Mills, this cozy mystery blends small-town charm with clever detective work as Vivian—twenty-eight pounds lighter and more confident than ever—proves that sometimes the most unassuming café owner can shed light on the darkest secrets. As harvest season brings renewal to Mocha Mills, Vivian must illuminate the truth before the killer can eliminate those who've discovered it.
Genre: Mystery
Joining forces with her husband Frank, librarian Sylvia, and her visiting daughter Zoe, Vivian uncovers a web of long-simmering resentments centered around Julian's habit of stealing others' creative work. As the investigation deepens, multiple suspects emerge, each with technical knowledge, opportunity, and powerful motives for revenge. When Julian's assistant is attacked while examining evidence, the stakes escalate dramatically. Vivian must follow a trail of specialized equipment, distinctive technical signatures, and hidden journals to unravel a mystery where nothing is as straightforward as it first appears.
With Sheriff Cooper once again valuing her insights, Vivian navigates personal connections and small-town politics while piecing together clues that point to an elaborate scheme of revenge and justice gone wrong. Set against the backdrop of autumn in Mocha Mills, this cozy mystery blends small-town charm with clever detective work as Vivian—twenty-eight pounds lighter and more confident than ever—proves that sometimes the most unassuming café owner can shed light on the darkest secrets. As harvest season brings renewal to Mocha Mills, Vivian must illuminate the truth before the killer can eliminate those who've discovered it.
Genre: Mystery
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