A Tail of Murder

When Clara Bennett inherits a weathered seaside inn in the quiet coastal town of Saltwater Cove, she believes she's found the fresh start she desperately needs. Her plan is simple: restore the charming Sea-Glass Inn, leave her stressful city life behind, and settle into a slower rhythm-accompanied only by the ocean breeze and her oversized, sharp-eyed cat. But Saltwater Cove is not as peaceful as it appears.
On Clara's very first night in town, a man is found dead at the base of the lighthouse stairs. The authorities are quick to rule it an accident, but Clara senses something isn't right. Doors were locked from the outside. A crucial item has vanished. And the town's residents seem far too eager to let the truth sink quietly beneath the waves. As Clara begins asking questions, she uncovers a web of long-buried secrets, old grudges, and whispered deals that have shaped Saltwater Cove for decades.
With the help of unlikely allies-and the watchful presence of her ever-observant feline companion-Clara soon realizes that the murder is only the beginning. Someone in Saltwater Cove is willing to protect the past at any cost. And the closer Clara gets to the truth, the more dangerous the town becomes. A Tail of Murder is a cozy mystery filled with seaside atmosphere, small-town intrigue, and a clever amateur sleuth you'll want to follow long after the final page.
Perfect for readers who enjoy charming coastal settings, intelligent puzzles, and mysteries where secrets are just as deadly as the crime itself.