Beside the Hollow Oak : A Savannah Sleuth Mystery - Veronica Mixon

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later-in-life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope. A missing baby. A buried secret. And an FBI cold case-definitely not what the Savannah Sleuths expected in retirement. When a hurricane topples an oak in Savannah's Forsyth Park, Emma Lynn Whitmore and her lifelong friend Graham Boone uncover a weather-beaten diaper bag tangled in the roots. Inside are baby clothes, a stuffed toy, and a mystery that has haunted the city for three years-the unsolved Prescott kidnapping. Emma Lynn has no desire to clash with federal agents, but Savannah has a way of pulling her into puzzles she can't ignore. With Margaret's bossy determination, Graham's quirky charm, and Wren-Graham's brilliant niece, whose tech skills uncover digital trails no one else can see-the Sleuths are drawn into a web of family secrets, Savannah scandals, and lies weathered but not washed away. Can three retirees and one sharp-eyed teenager solve the case the FBI left behind-or will the past reach forward to claim them too?Beside the Hollow Oak is a witty and heartwarming Southern cozy mystery filled with friendship, small-town suspense, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Vicki Delany, and Ann Ross. ________________________________ Praise for the Savannah Series ? ? ? ? ? Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you. ? ? ? ? ? Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives. ? ? ? ? ? I love these three retiree super sleuths.� ? ? ? ? ? Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless. ? ? ? ? ? It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.� ? ? ? ? ? This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story. �