Shadows in the Valley
(2025)(The first book in the Ellie Martin National Park Mystery series)
A Story by Vivian Vale
Shadows in the ValleyNational Parks Mystery Series - Book 1
A peaceful photography workshop becomes deadly when professional jealousy turns to murder in America's most beautiful national park.
Retired English teacher Ellie Martin just wanted to learn landscape photography in the stunning beauty of Yosemite Valley. Instead, she and her brilliant detective dog Watson find themselves investigating a murder that shatters the serenity of the majestic mountains.
When master photographer Garrett Morrison plunges to his death from Glacier Point during what appears to be an equipment accident, Ellie hopes it's just a tragic mishap. But Watson's keen instincts suggest something far more sinister lurking beneath the surface.
As the investigation unfolds, Ellie discovers:
- Months of systematic surveillance and professional harassment
A web of plagiarism accusations that threatened to destroy careers
Hidden evidence that proves this was no accident
A killer desperate enough to arrange murder in paradise
From the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley to the shadowy world of competitive photography, Ellie and Watson must unravel a mystery where artistic passion has turned deadly. Can they expose the truth before the killer strikes again, or will the shadows in the valley claim another victim?
Perfect for fans of:- Cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths
Clean, family-friendly crime fiction
Stories featuring intelligent animal companions
National park settings and outdoor adventures
Character-driven mysteries with heart
About the National Parks Mystery Series:
Join Ellie Martin and Watson as they explore America's most beautiful national parks—and solve mysteries in the most unlikely places. Each book features a complete mystery set in a different iconic location, perfect for armchair travelers and mystery lovers alike.
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Genre: Cozy Mystery
- Cozy mysteries with amateur sleuths
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