Murder & Mining
(2026)(The fifth book in the Cryptic Cove Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Patti Ann Stafford
Life in Cryptic Cove is usually all seaside charm, friendly faces, and the occasional runaway chicken… until a body turns up.
When a hired hand is found dead on a quiet farm, Lexi Donovan knows this is no simple accident. The clues point somewhere deeper—back to a decades-old mining tragedy the town would rather forget.
As strange sightings in the woods stir old fears and a mysterious newcomer raises new questions, Lexi teams up with retired constable John Ballard to uncover the truth. But the closer they get, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t just about the past.
It’s about revenge.
And someone in Cryptic Cove is about to pay the price.
Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries with heart, history, and just a hint of danger, Murder and Mining proves that even the quietest places can hide the darkest secrets.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
When a hired hand is found dead on a quiet farm, Lexi Donovan knows this is no simple accident. The clues point somewhere deeper—back to a decades-old mining tragedy the town would rather forget.
As strange sightings in the woods stir old fears and a mysterious newcomer raises new questions, Lexi teams up with retired constable John Ballard to uncover the truth. But the closer they get, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t just about the past.
It’s about revenge.
And someone in Cryptic Cove is about to pay the price.
Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries with heart, history, and just a hint of danger, Murder and Mining proves that even the quietest places can hide the darkest secrets.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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