**_A Scoop of Mystery_** *The First Book in the Martha Evans Mystery Series*Seabrook Harbor, Maine—a charming seaside village where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are as deep as the ocean.When the beloved owner of *Sunny Scoops* ice cream parlor, Sammy Frost, is found dead in a vat of vanilla ice cream, the town is thrown into shock.The local police are stumped, but retired librarian Martha Evans isn't convinced this was just a tragic accident. Armed with her sharp mind and a love for solving puzzles, Martha begins unraveling clues that lead her into the hidden tunnels beneath the lighthouse, where long-buried secrets are waiting to be uncovered. With whispers of an ancient power tied to a mysterious glowing crystal and a dangerous group intent on keeping the past buried, Martha finds herself in a race against time to stop a deadly force from consuming Seabrook Harbor. Can she piece together the truth before the darkness claims another victim? **_A Scoop of Mystery_** is a perfect cozy read for fans of twisty whodunits, atmospheric seaside towns, and an unforgettable amateur sleuth with a knack for uncovering the truth. **148 pages of gripping suspense, secrets, and seaside charm await!**
**_A Scoop of Mystery_** *The First Book in the Martha Evans Mystery Series*Seabrook Harbor, Maine—a charming seaside village where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are as deep as the ocean.When the beloved owner of *Sunny Scoops* ice cream parlor, Sammy Frost, is found dead in a vat of vanilla ice cream, the town is thrown into shock.The local police are stumped, but retired librarian Martha Evans isn't convinced this was just a tragic accident. Armed with her sharp mind and a love for solving puzzles, Martha begins unraveling clues that lead her into the hidden tunnels beneath the lighthouse, where long-buried secrets are waiting to be uncovered. With whispers of an ancient power tied to a mysterious glowing crystal and a dangerous group intent on keeping the past buried, Martha finds herself in a race against time to stop a deadly force from consuming Seabrook Harbor. Can she piece together the truth before the darkness claims another victim? **_A Scoop of Mystery_** is a perfect cozy read for fans of twisty whodunits, atmospheric seaside towns, and an unforgettable amateur sleuth with a knack for uncovering the truth. **148 pages of gripping suspense, secrets, and seaside charm await!**
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