A: Yes! It’s the second full-length novel in the A Willowcroft Cozy Mystery Series set in small-town Michigan. Each book follows mystery writer-turned-sleuth Tammy Rumbelow, recently relocated from Los Angeles, and a lovable ragtag cast of locals—Olivia Huddlestone, local bookstore owner with a genealogy side gig originally from New York; Hazel Temperance, a 75-year-old retired high school teacher and host of the local knitting circle called the Willow-Crafters; Wally, ex-sheriff and a retired Boston homicide detective; Xander, a teenage tech whiz; and Pawlock Holmes, or Lockie, the stray cat adopted by Tammy on her arrival in town.

A: Not at all! Some of the characterization and small side characters might be missed, but the mystery stands on its own with enough of what happened in Book One summarized as required. 

It does however have spoilers for if you want to read Book One.

A: Yes! You can read the eBook for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription, or purchase it on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats.

A: It’s a cozy mystery with a strong sense of community, formation of a found family, and plenty of twists. Perfect for fans of Only Murders in the Building, Castle, or Agatha Christie-style puzzles—just with more scones.

A: Cozy mystery readers who enjoy multi-generational sleuthing, small-town charm, light suspense, and stories where cats and knitting circle gossip help solve crimes.