A Murderous Meander
(2025)(The first book in the Juniper Bay Mysteries series)
A Story by Milan Watson
Escape to the charming small island of Juniper Bay, where the air is filled with the scent of saltwater and secrets! Join Charlie, an amateur sleuth, as she unravels cozy murder mysteries with her tabby cat Libby by her side.
On the charming island of Juniper Bay, Charlie Baxter is content filling her days with her bookstore, The Seagull’s Nest, and her cat, Libby. When she and Libby stumble across a body on the beach the first weekend of spring break, Charlie quickly realizes that their small island isn’t that sleepy at all.
Grayson Brown has just stepped into the position as the new detective on the island. After years as a detective in Chicago, he’s looking forward to the slower pace and less gruesome crimes. When his first case is to solve the mystery of a young girl discovered on the beach, he’s eager to dig in his heels.
As Grayson begins his investigation, Charlie quickly discovers that being familiar with the island and its residents is something Grayson needs. As she inserts herself into the investigation, Grayson is surprised by the leads the amateur sleuth delivers. As attraction simmers between them, they focus on solving a murder, but will they solve it before spring break is over?
Can Charlie and Grayson crack the case before the tide turns?
Genre: Cozy Mystery
On the charming island of Juniper Bay, Charlie Baxter is content filling her days with her bookstore, The Seagull’s Nest, and her cat, Libby. When she and Libby stumble across a body on the beach the first weekend of spring break, Charlie quickly realizes that their small island isn’t that sleepy at all.
Grayson Brown has just stepped into the position as the new detective on the island. After years as a detective in Chicago, he’s looking forward to the slower pace and less gruesome crimes. When his first case is to solve the mystery of a young girl discovered on the beach, he’s eager to dig in his heels.
As Grayson begins his investigation, Charlie quickly discovers that being familiar with the island and its residents is something Grayson needs. As she inserts herself into the investigation, Grayson is surprised by the leads the amateur sleuth delivers. As attraction simmers between them, they focus on solving a murder, but will they solve it before spring break is over?
Can Charlie and Grayson crack the case before the tide turns?
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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