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Raven Ouellette, owner of Pine Acres Cabins in Secretly, Maine, takes a break from Thanksgiving preparations to walk her dogs in the woods. When Lily, the labrador, runs off the path, Raven stumbles upon the remains of a neighbor who wasn't wearing a blaze orange hat or vest, a standard precaution during hunting season. With assistance from quirky coastal townies, including her estranged father, Raven can't resist digging into her neighbor's past. Her husband, Marcel, the county sheriff, warns her to stay out of it as he investigates with help from the new assistant district attorney, who just happens to be his former girlfriend. Raven's fight to save her marriage, and her resistance to her father's love swirl together with secret hiding places, love triangles, leftover turkey, and a prize-winning owl photograph. Will it all lead to her neighbor's killer, or cost her everything she loves?
A Thanksgiving walk in the woods uncovers a dead body, plunging a small-town cabin owner into a dangerous investigation. Raven Ouellette, proprietor of Pine Acres Cabins, discovers the remains of a neighbor while walking her dogs, a discovery made more chilling by the fact that the deceased was not wearing the standard blaze orange safety gear for hunting season. As her husband, the county sheriff, begins his official inquiry, Raven finds herself drawn into the victim's past, aided by the colorful residents of their coastal Maine town. She must navigate her husband's warnings, her estranged father's affections, and a web of secrets to find the killer before the case, or her personal life, unravels completely.
The premise sets up a classic cozy mystery with a strong sense of place in coastal Maine. The narrative appears to blend a central murder investigation with personal relationship dynamics, suggesting a focus on character development alongside the plot. The inclusion of elements like leftover turkey and a prize-winning owl photograph points to a potentially lighthearted or quirky tone, characteristic of the cozy subgenre. The story seems designed to appeal to readers who enjoy small-town settings and amateur sleuths navigating complex personal lives while solving crimes.
Page Count:
252
Publication Date:
2025-01-07
Publisher:
Level Best Books
ISBN-10:
1685128645
ISBN-13:
9781685128647
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