A displaced columnist. A storm-battered guesthouse. A locked-room murder -- and a clever beagle named Watson determined to sniff out the truth.

Ivy Sinclair wanted a fresh start far from Chicago. But a fierce nor'easter leaves her stranded at the remote Cliff Top Guesthouse.

Friendly chatter stops when infamous blogger Raymond Fowler's found dead. His unfinished crossword, tea spilled, and Ivy's Watson's muddy pawprints are nearby.

Sergeant Ed Ramsey narrows his gaze, pinning Ivy as Suspect Number One.

But every guest has reason to wish Raymond gone.

Helen Driscoll's writing derailed by his vicious review. Kara Lin's tech launch crumbled when Raymond exposed its fatal flaw.

With every secret Ivy uncovers, the danger closes in -- and someone will do anything to keep the past hidden.

The real killer hides in plain sight. Ivy must crack the case before the locked-room secret seals her fate for good.

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• Publication Date: August 29, 2025
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• Print Length: 58 Pages
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