A retired librarian turned detective. A chatty orange cat. A murder at an anniversary celebration in a charming seaside town full of secrets.

Mayor Thompson's thirtieth wedding anniversary party transforms from elegant celebration to crime scene when his longtime rival is found dead outside the venue. With all evidence pointing directly at the Mayor, Sheriff Miller wastes no time making an arrest, convinced he has his culprit. Jim Butterfield and his feline partner Ginger are drawn into what might be their most challenging case yet.

Complicating matters, Victor Sterling – the businessman Jim and Ginger helped put away – has been unexpectedly released from prison and returned to Oceanview Cove. Sterling's presence in town adds a troubling dimension to an already complex investigation, especially given his chilling prison visit warning to "I'll be coming for you."

Can our detective duo solve the case and determine whether Sterling's ominous return is connected to the murder, or if it signals the beginning of something far worse?

The perfect cozy mystery for readers who A retired librarian stumbling into sleuthing (sometimes literally)A sarcastic cat who thinks he's Sherlock Holmes (but acts like a teen)Mystery with a generous helping of humorHeart-warming moments and small town charmQuirky characters that will feel like old friends