Community of Secrets
(2025)(The fifth book in the Pebble Bay Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Nelly Stein
Beneath the demolition debris of Pebble Bay’s abandoned hotel lies a body buried. It exposes a cold case crime that unravels the small town community.
Sarah Flynn, bookshop owner, and Detective Larson pursue every lead under the Chief’s watchful eye. But when suspects cross boundaries, the lines between loyalty and truth blur.
The murdered woman’s brother, Bobby Brooks, stands to gain from her death and becomes a person of interest. Mrs. Stephenson, local mystery writer, offers support, but her involvement in the project draws unwanted attention from Paul Frankley. His failed attempt to buy the property only fueled a darker resolve.
The relentless sabotage at the new community center’s job site frustrates Jay, Sarah’s brother-in-law, as he tries to keep his construction business afloat and his team on schedule. Tony Coleman, Jay’s latest hire, mysteriously becomes entangled in the investigation.
In the final stretch, a high-speed chase with the killer pushes Larson to the brink of death. But as secrets come to light and danger lurks, Sarah struggles. She must hang on to the belief that justice and hope will prevail in the final moments of this mystery!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Sarah Flynn, bookshop owner, and Detective Larson pursue every lead under the Chief’s watchful eye. But when suspects cross boundaries, the lines between loyalty and truth blur.
The murdered woman’s brother, Bobby Brooks, stands to gain from her death and becomes a person of interest. Mrs. Stephenson, local mystery writer, offers support, but her involvement in the project draws unwanted attention from Paul Frankley. His failed attempt to buy the property only fueled a darker resolve.
The relentless sabotage at the new community center’s job site frustrates Jay, Sarah’s brother-in-law, as he tries to keep his construction business afloat and his team on schedule. Tony Coleman, Jay’s latest hire, mysteriously becomes entangled in the investigation.
In the final stretch, a high-speed chase with the killer pushes Larson to the brink of death. But as secrets come to light and danger lurks, Sarah struggles. She must hang on to the belief that justice and hope will prevail in the final moments of this mystery!
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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