Burnt out from his day job, Declan hangs up his past for a fresh start in the charming coastal town of Astoria, Oregon. He rents an apartment and opens a quaint shop downtown, hoping to blend into the human world. But Declan’s plans for a peaceful new life are shattered when he discovers a lifeless body in his own backyard.
All fingers point to the new guy in town, and with the police watching his every move, Declan finds himself at the center of every target. Desperate to clear his name and get out of the spotlight, he enlists the help of a quirky group of locals. They dive into the mystery to uncover secrets—to uncover secrets about the victim, and each other—that Astoria’s picturesque streets have long concealed.
As they unravel a web of intrigue, magic, and murder, Declan is running out of time. Will they solve the case before Declan’s true identity is revealed, or will the killer strike again?
Join Declan and his motley crew in this heartwarming, humorous, and engaging cozy mystery series debut that will leave you eager for a trip to the coast!
Erin is a lover of fountain pens and the trail they leave behind. She is an award-winning author of cozy mysteries, urban fantasies, and poetry. Her work is highly praised for its heart and snark as well as her knack for breathing magic into the everyday.
A diehard gadabout and champagne fanatic, Erin is a firm believer in the tender and wild. When not behind a keyboard or packing a suitcase, you’ll find her under the stars, howling at the moon.