Local author Shelley Marsh has announced the upcoming release of her debut cozy mystery, “Dying to Live Here,” the first book in The Estate Sale Mysteries series. The novel will be published by Fawkes Press on Feb. 10 and will be available in paperback and ebook.
Set in a wealthy Florida beach community, “Dying to Live Here” follows Emma Stewart, a former tech worker who relocates to the coast hoping for a fresh start. When she stumbles upon the body of a powerful homeowners’ association president during an unauthorized home viewing, Emma is pulled into a web of neighborhood politics, hidden grudges and long-buried secrets.
Blending humor, friendship and classic whodunit elements, the novel explores the darker side of picture-perfect communities and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations. With its coastal setting and amateur sleuth, the book will appeal to fans of contemporary cozy mysteries with a strong sense of place.
Learn more at ShelleyMarsh.com