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A Bristol Heights Cozy Mystery
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A rare book. A deadly fall. And a secret someone is willing to kill to keep buried.
When the charming bookstore Between the Covers hosts a historical exhibit, Emma Bradford is delighted to lend several Civil War-era documents from the Bradford Inn’s collection.
The evening takes a deadly turn when a visiting appraiser is found dead beneath a toppled ladder. His final discovery fell short.
The police call it a tragic accident. Emma isn’t so sure.
Now, with a wealthy collector under suspicion, a rare book dealer guarding secrets, and a historian with motives of his own, Emma, her loyal basset hound, Jax, and her team must follow a trail of hidden pages, forged truths, and long-buried lies.
When Emma and her friends receive threatening notes, it becomes clear the danger isn’t over.
Someone wants to close the book on the truth … no matter the cost.
Can Emma uncover what’s hidden between the covers before the next chapter turns deadly?
Welcome to Bristol Heights, a charming Chesapeake Bay town where the coffee is hot, the neighbors know everyone's business, and murder has a way of finding its way to the doorstep of the Bradford Inn.
After inheriting her uncle's historic Bradford Inn, Emma Bradford leaves behind her life as a Philadelphia chef and returns to her hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she finds herself at the center of one baffling mystery after another. With the help of her loyal Basset Hound, Jax, her spirited best friend Liza, and a cast of unforgettable townspeople, Emma discovers that beneath Bristol Heights' picturesque streets, bustling marina, and cozy festivals lie secrets worth killing for.
Emma is never alone in her investigations. By her side is Tom Waters, the dependable handyman whose practical skills and steady presence often prove invaluable when clues lead into dangerous territory. Her lifelong friend, Liza Sampson, brings boundless energy, local connections, and an irresistible curiosity that frequently uncovers information others overlook. Keeping both the inn and Emma grounded is Eleanor Whitmore, the Bradford Inn's wise and resourceful house manager, whose keen observations and deep knowledge of Bristol Heights often reveal the smallest details that crack a case wide open. Together, they form an unlikely but effective team determined to protect their town and uncover the truth behind every mystery.
From suspicious deaths at community events and historic bookstores to murders connected to boat shows, theater productions, holiday celebrations, and hidden treasures, each mystery draws Emma deeper into the lives and secrets of the people around her. As clues pile up and danger closes in, Emma must rely on her sharp instincts, culinary creativity, and the occasional help of a clue-sniffing Basset Hound to uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.
Filled with charming small-town atmosphere, lovable characters, gentle humor, clean mysteries, and plenty of twists, the Bristol Heights Cozy Mysteries series is perfect for readers who love amateur sleuths, loyal pets, close-knit communities, and page-turning whodunits.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, settle into a comfortable chair, and visit Bristol Heights. Just don't be surprised if murder is on the menu.
Acceltius LLC is an indie Publishing Company.
Authors: Avry Clarke Avry Clarke writes charming cozy mysteries filled with small-town secrets, loyal pets, and feel-good twists. Inspired by life on the Chesapeake Bay, she brings Bristol Heights to life with warmth, intrigue, and a dash of humor. When she is not writing, she is usually sipping coffee, exploring seaside towns, or finding new ways to spoil one of her rescues. Marshal Brighton Marshall Brighton is a leadership expert and former technology executive with more than twenty-five years of experience helping teams navigate high-pressure environments. He writes about overcoming overthinking, building clarity, and making confident decisions in work and life. Through practical tools and real-world insight, he helps readers rise above doubt and step into steady, intentional leadership..
A Bristol Heights Cozy Mystery
A treasure hunt in a seaside town.
A pirate’s cave hiding deadly secrets.
And a murder that refuses to stay buried.
When treasure hunters arrive in Bristol Heights searching for Blackbeard’s lost fortune, Emma Bradford expects tall tales and muddy boots at the Bradford Inn.
Instead, one of the hunters disappears during a storm.
While searching the coastal caves, Emma’s loyal basset hound, Jax, uncovers a shocking discovery — the missing man’s body. But deeper inside the cave lies something even more chilling: a decades-old skeleton still clutching a pirate’s sword.
Now Emma must untangle a mystery that began in 1978, before a killer strikes again.
Can Emma uncover the truth before the past claims another victim?
A Bristol Heights Cozy Mystery
When a luxury yacht explodes during the Bristol Heights Marina Boat Show, innkeeper Emma Bradford assumes it's a terrible accident until clues start to surface that suggest something more sinister is afloat.
Emma and her team have their hands full preparing the historic Bradford Inn for the biggest event of the season. Jax, her clue-finding Basset, is preparing for nonstop treats and pets.
The boat show and catering will secure the Bradford Inn’s financial future.
Calvin Mercer, a wealthy Baltimore investor, his family and partner reveal hidden tensions at the Inn.
But when Mercer’s test run on a super yacht ends in a massive explosion, the Coast Guard rules it an unusual accident.
A body is never found. Clues begin bubbling up, indicating it was something more sinister.
The Inn’s future lies in the balance with threatened lawsuits.
Offshore accounts begin to surface under a mysterious alias, with a criminal element lurking beneath.
Now someone is trying to silence witnesses and Emma.
Emma and Jax have less than forty-eight hours to find the truth, save herself, and her beloved Inn.
Because in Bristol Heights, some secrets run deeper than the Chesapeake Bay, and some wakes never settle.
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