When Leo, a weary B&B owner in sleepy North Palmyra, discovers a dead body beneath his hydrangea, his quiet life unravels. The victim leaves behind a coded diary and a photograph of a mysterious woman. Drawn into the investigation against his better judgment, Leo teams up with Ella, the woman in the photo, who reveals the dead man was her estranged father. Together they decipher his secret journal, uncover a decades-old federal case, and race to find a hidden box of evidence before a killer silences them too. A warm, witty mystery about family, redemption, and second chances.
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
