Beyond the Shadows: A Savannah Sleuthing Mystery (Savannah Sleuths Book 1)

Emma Lynn Whitmore, a recently retired resident of Savannah, becomes involved in investigating a decades-old murder of a family friend when the cold case resurfaces. Alongside her best friend Margaret Duval and their quirky associate Graham Boone, Emma Lynn explores the hidden history of Savannah's established families, uncovering old money, long-kept scandals, and family secrets. The three lifelong Savannah residents know the city's whispers and scandals, making them well-positioned to pursue a mystery the city's upper class would prefer to remain forgotten. As they dig deeper, the investigation becomes increasingly dangerous. Someone in Savannah still wants the past concealed, and the trio—who become known as The Savannah Sleuths—must determine how far they will go to uncover the truth. This mystery features a later-in-life protagonist, Southern setting and character details, and a puzzle that unfolds throughout the narrative.