The Fern Valley Cabin Getaway: Book 03

Ethel Cromwell promised herself this mountain retreat would be all about relaxation—porch swings, fresh air, and absolutely no mysteries. Her curmudgeonly companion Hal Briggs made her swear: no sleuthing, no interrogations, just a peaceful getaway with Millie at her rustic Appalachian cabin.

But when mysterious keys start multiplying like rabbits, cryptic notes appear on kitchen tables, and the locals spin tales of stolen land and family feuds that would make a soap opera jealous, Ethel's detective instincts kick into overdrive.

Much to Hal's chagrin.

Between dodging a nosy neighbor with binoculars, confronting a sweaty property manager who can't lie to save his life, and collecting enough spare keys to open a locksmith shop, Ethel and Hal stumble into a scheme that threatens the cabin's rightful owners. As midnight prowlers escalate to break-ins and threatening notes, even Hal has to admit this vacation needs solving more than it needs fishing.

With Millie's homemade comfort food fueling their investigation, and her knowing smiles suggesting she sees something brewing between her uncle and Ethel besides mystery, the unlikely trio must untangle decades of grudges, fraudulent rentals, and one very determined villain before their "restful" retreat becomes permanently restless.

Because in the mountains, some secrets refuse to stay buried. And some sleuths just can't stay out of trouble.

A cozy mystery where the keys to the case are everywhere... except where they should be

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