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Mermaids and Murder

(2025)
(The fifth book in the Sandy Cove British Mystery series)
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The Cornish village of Sandy Cove is about to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the annual Mermaid Festival. It promises to be a tremendous event full of celebration and spectacle… until a shocking crime occurs.

Maggie Treloar has recently taken over Sweet Treats bakery, and she is eager to take part in all the village events and festivities, along with her boyfriend DI Tom Pearce, the Mystery Book Club, and her beloved dog, Biscuit.

From her bakery’s fundraiser, a live mermaid performance and the crowning of the Mermaid Queen, there’s a lot to be excited about. All seems to have gone off without a hitch until the dazzling yacht party finale, when a body is discovered floating in the harbour. Suddenly, what should have been a magical event turns into a murder investigation.

When an old school friend falls under the suspicion of the police, Maggie has no choice but to dive into the mystery. From a feuding festival diva to disgruntled sponsors and the unexpected arrival of her ex-boyfriend, everyone seems to have a secret to hide.

As tensions rise and danger lurks beneath the surface, Maggie must untangle a web of lies before the killer claims another victim.

Can Maggie solve the case before Sandy Cove''s idyllic festival is ruined forever? Or will this be the investigation that finally pulls her under?




Genre: Cozy Mystery



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