The Hermit Crab Homicide: A Cozy Mystery of Painted Shells and Past Crimes

For retired detective Arthur Pembrooke, the only thing sharper than his investigative skills is the coastal wind. But his quiet life of painting hermit crab shells for tourists shatters when a notorious art collector is found dead, clutching one of Arthur's unique creations. The shell is more than a keepsake; it's a cryptic message only Arthur can decipher, pointing to a cold case he thought was buried forever.
Now, the sleepy seaside town is buzzing with suspects, from jealous local artists to shadowy figures from his past. As a storm rolls in, cutting the town off from the mainland, Arthur must outsmart a killer who knows his every move. Can he solve the puzzle before the tide turns and he becomes the next victim?