In the quiet upstate New York town of Hollowgate, event planner Maggie O'Malley discovers the body of local clock collector Arthur Finley, bludgeoned by one of his own antiques. What begins as a shocking murder unravels a century-old web of hidden bribes, buried treasure, and small-town secrets tied to the historic Hollowgate Manor. With help from friends and unlikely allies, Maggie exposes the killer—none other than the beloved mayor—proving that some truths, like time itself, refuse to stay buried forever. A cozy mystery laced with humor and heart.