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Drafted in Deceit
(2026)(The second book in the Cape Fear Bookshop Mystery series)
A novel by Simone Stier
Drafted in Deceit is the second book in the Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries—a clean coastal cozy mystery featuring former book editor Libby Page in the charming town of Southport, North Carolina.
Libby’s latest chapter was supposed to be a bestseller. A body in the Cape Fear River was a rewrite she never saw coming.
Former New York book editor Libby Page is finally settling into the historical charm of Southport. Page’s Bookshop is thriving, her book club The Plot Thickens is a local hit and life feels almost normal—until she spots a body floating in the river.
The victim is tied to a controversial waterfront development that has the town split down the middle, and suddenly, everyone has a motive or an opinion. When Libby and her sharp-witted assistant, Gracie Jean, start pulling at threads, the case leads uncomfortably close to home—straight to a secret involving her best friend’s new romance.
With the help of her ever-observant calico kitten, Cali, and the subtle encouragement of Detective Carter McCrae, Libby must navigate a sea of suspects.
Drafted in Deceit is a charming coastal cozy mystery filled with small-town drama, literary clues and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
THE CAPE FEAR BOOKSHOP MYSTERIES SERIES ORDER:
Start your journey in Southport with Stacked in Suspicion (Book 1), then continue the adventure with Drafted in Deceit (Book 2) and Shelved in Secrets (Book 3).
This is an ongoing mystery series with an overarching puzzle that weaves through every story. To get the full experience and uncover every secret hidden in Southport, be sure to read the books in order!
Visit the Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries Series Page for the latest updates on Libby's journey.
Perfect for fans of: Vicki Delany, Eva Gates and Lauren Elliott.
Featuring favorite tropes:
Libby’s latest chapter was supposed to be a bestseller. A body in the Cape Fear River was a rewrite she never saw coming.
Former New York book editor Libby Page is finally settling into the historical charm of Southport. Page’s Bookshop is thriving, her book club The Plot Thickens is a local hit and life feels almost normal—until she spots a body floating in the river.
The victim is tied to a controversial waterfront development that has the town split down the middle, and suddenly, everyone has a motive or an opinion. When Libby and her sharp-witted assistant, Gracie Jean, start pulling at threads, the case leads uncomfortably close to home—straight to a secret involving her best friend’s new romance.
With the help of her ever-observant calico kitten, Cali, and the subtle encouragement of Detective Carter McCrae, Libby must navigate a sea of suspects.
Drafted in Deceit is a charming coastal cozy mystery filled with small-town drama, literary clues and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.
THE CAPE FEAR BOOKSHOP MYSTERIES SERIES ORDER:
Start your journey in Southport with Stacked in Suspicion (Book 1), then continue the adventure with Drafted in Deceit (Book 2) and Shelved in Secrets (Book 3).
This is an ongoing mystery series with an overarching puzzle that weaves through every story. To get the full experience and uncover every secret hidden in Southport, be sure to read the books in order!
Visit the Cape Fear Bookshop Mysteries Series Page for the latest updates on Libby's journey.
Perfect for fans of: Vicki Delany, Eva Gates and Lauren Elliott.
Featuring favorite tropes:
- Coastal Small-Town Charm: Set in scenic Southport, North Carolina.
Amateur Sleuth Intelligence: Former New York book editor with an eye for detail.
Bookshop Setting: Literary clues, bookish puzzles and a cozy shop vibe.
Clean & Wholesome: No gore, profanity or graphic violence.
Quirky Animal Sidekick: A scene-stealing calico kitten named Cali.
Love the coastal charm of Southport? Head to Magnolia Grove for more mystery in Simone Stier’s Cafe Crimes series, starting with A Catch You Latte.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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