Murder, mystery, and mermaids ? welcome to Mermaid Springs, Florida, where nothing is as it seems.
When a beloved performer at the local mermaid show is found dead during her act, former New York journalist Mildred Lancaster is pulled into a mystery that could change everything for the small town. Taking over her family's struggling newspaper, Mildred's keen eye for detail and sharp instincts lead her to uncover secrets buried beneath the sparkling waters of the crystal-clear springs. But someone in Mermaid Springs doesn't want the truth to come to light.
With the help of Sheriff Thaddeus Donovan, Mildred must navigate the town's charming facade and uncover dark secrets lurking in the shadows. As the investigation deepens, danger draws closer, and Mildred realizes that in Mermaid Springs, even the most innocent-looking faces might be hiding deadly motives.
Set in the 1950s with a nostalgic, small-town feel, A Splash of Murder is the first book in the Mermaid Springs Mysteries series. Filled with suspense, quirky characters, and a dash of romance, this cozy mystery is perfect for fans of historical crime fiction and charming sleuths.
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Evaine Wells brings a fresh voice to the cozy mystery genre after years of crafting stories for young adults and teaching creative writing in schools. A dedicated daydreamer, she delights in bringing characters to life, weaving intricate mysteries in charming settings where readers can escape and play amateur detective. When not plotting the perfect crime (on paper, of course), Evaine can be found binging British TV dramas (the more tea drinking, the better) or sampling the culinary delights at Disney World. She lives in Florida with a clever Maltese who has masterfully trained her to scratch his back leg on cue.