Rivers and Creaks: A Redwoods Country Mystery (Book 1)

Andy Shirley runs a small-town bed and breakfast in Redwoods Country with his wife's memory as his anchor. A grumpy innkeeper who dislikes guests and life's inconveniences, Andy's solitude is shattered when a guest is found dead in a locked room. Fearing the incident will drive away future guests and potential buyers, Andy becomes increasingly frustrated when the local sheriff shifts focus to a higher-profile case. As a retired copy editor, Andy applies his meticulous attention to detail to investigate the death himself and save his business. During his search for clues, Andy unexpectedly forms an unlikely friendship. Rivers and Creaks is the first book in the Redwoods Country cozy mystery series, featuring a locked-room mystery, a cranky protagonist, and humorous elements.