The Hysterical Society
(2026)(The fourth book in the Cobbler's Bluff Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Patti Ann Stafford
Secrets don’t stay buried in Cobbler’s Bluff...
When Black Briar bookstore owner Peggy Stark discovers a hidden tunnel beneath her shop, she expects dusty history, not a full-blown Prohibition-era speakeasy complete with secrets someone clearly wanted forgotten.
But when Peggy and her cousins, spirited Arlene and cautious Marnie, uncover a cryptic map marked with a mysterious "X" beneath the town hall, curiosity turns into something far more dangerous.
Because Cobbler’s Bluff has always had its quirks, but this is a conspiracy.
With Peggy’s newly awakening psychic abilities pulling her toward fragments of the past, the trio must follow a twisting network of underground tunnels, long-buried ledgers, and shocking family secrets, including ties to Peggy’s own grandfather.
And someone, or something, is not happy they are digging.
As whispers echo through the tunnels and the truth inches closer to the surface, Peggy realizes this mystery is not just about history.
It is about betrayal, power, and a secret hidden deep enough to destroy the entire town.
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When Black Briar bookstore owner Peggy Stark discovers a hidden tunnel beneath her shop, she expects dusty history, not a full-blown Prohibition-era speakeasy complete with secrets someone clearly wanted forgotten.
But when Peggy and her cousins, spirited Arlene and cautious Marnie, uncover a cryptic map marked with a mysterious "X" beneath the town hall, curiosity turns into something far more dangerous.
Because Cobbler’s Bluff has always had its quirks, but this is a conspiracy.
With Peggy’s newly awakening psychic abilities pulling her toward fragments of the past, the trio must follow a twisting network of underground tunnels, long-buried ledgers, and shocking family secrets, including ties to Peggy’s own grandfather.
And someone, or something, is not happy they are digging.
As whispers echo through the tunnels and the truth inches closer to the surface, Peggy realizes this mystery is not just about history.
It is about betrayal, power, and a secret hidden deep enough to destroy the entire town.
Perfect for fans of:
- Small-town secrets
Amateur sleuth best friends
Light paranormal elements
Hidden tunnels and speakeasy settings
Family secrets that refuse to stay buried
In Cobbler’s Bluff, the past is not dead. It is waiting.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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