Dead Men Don't Skate
(2025)(The sixth book in the Carolina Teal Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by CC Trace
A snowy Maine getaway. An innkeeper who keeps Pine Haven running. And a skater who turns up dead before the festival has even begun.
Retired hockey pro Sergei Bronsikov spent the week body-checking Pine Haven’s patience—flirting, bragging, and gambling like he was still in the big leagues. But when he is found face-down in the snow, the handsome ranger Jack’s young cousin, Patrick, gets slapped with the blame.
With Patrick’s future on thin ice, Blueberry Hill Innkeeper Carolina Teal laces up for sleuth duty. Her loyal german shepherd, Kahlua, sniffs out clues faster than a puck on a breakaway, and Goldie Finch ‘assists’ with enough enthusiasm to earn herself a penalty.
And Pine Haven’s lineup of suspects? Pro-skater Erik’s temper could melt the rink, Benny’s bookkeeping belongs in the penalty box, and Sergei’s already-engaged girlfriend, Alexa, is skating circles around the truth.
Carolina and Jack need to score answers fast—before the sheriff makes a move that could ruin Patrick’s future for good.
A fast, fun, small-town cozy perfect for winter-mystery lovers
What Readers Are Saying About The Carolina Teal Series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect blend of comfort and suspense — exactly what a cozy should be.'''
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I picked one book at random and instantly wanted the whole series.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kahlua the German Shepherd steals every scene — he’s a rockstar in Pine Haven!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists, turns, and red herrings kept me guessing until the last page.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-paced, clean, and binge-worthy — I read it in one sitting.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful setting I wish I could visit in real life.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The mysteries are clever and twisty, not predictable.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m hooked on this series — each book is better than the last!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Warm, funny, and full of small-town charm. Goldie is hilarious!’
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Retired hockey pro Sergei Bronsikov spent the week body-checking Pine Haven’s patience—flirting, bragging, and gambling like he was still in the big leagues. But when he is found face-down in the snow, the handsome ranger Jack’s young cousin, Patrick, gets slapped with the blame.
With Patrick’s future on thin ice, Blueberry Hill Innkeeper Carolina Teal laces up for sleuth duty. Her loyal german shepherd, Kahlua, sniffs out clues faster than a puck on a breakaway, and Goldie Finch ‘assists’ with enough enthusiasm to earn herself a penalty.
And Pine Haven’s lineup of suspects? Pro-skater Erik’s temper could melt the rink, Benny’s bookkeeping belongs in the penalty box, and Sergei’s already-engaged girlfriend, Alexa, is skating circles around the truth.
Carolina and Jack need to score answers fast—before the sheriff makes a move that could ruin Patrick’s future for good.
A fast, fun, small-town cozy perfect for winter-mystery lovers
What Readers Are Saying About The Carolina Teal Series:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect blend of comfort and suspense — exactly what a cozy should be.'''
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I picked one book at random and instantly wanted the whole series.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kahlua the German Shepherd steals every scene — he’s a rockstar in Pine Haven!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists, turns, and red herrings kept me guessing until the last page.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-paced, clean, and binge-worthy — I read it in one sitting.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful setting I wish I could visit in real life.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The mysteries are clever and twisty, not predictable.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m hooked on this series — each book is better than the last!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Warm, funny, and full of small-town charm. Goldie is hilarious!’
Genre: Cozy Mystery