Hocked To Death
Available February 2024!
Hocked To Death
Book 1 in The Moses Rock Pawn Shop Cozy Series
A Pawn Ticket Worth Murdering For?
In the heart of Moses Rock lies the enigmatic Hartman’s Perfect Pawn, a haven for second chances and home to hidden treasures. Here, the retired school teacher Bev and her vivacious companion Edith find an unexpected sanctuary while waiting for car repairs. But tranquility takes a sinister turn when the shop’s owner, Harold, is found dead, leaving the befuddled Bev as his unlikely heir and the prime suspect in his murder.
In this gripping tale of suspense and deception, Bev and Edith are thrown into a race against time to uncover the truth about Harold’s demise. Driven by their determination and an uncanny knack for stumbling onto clues, they unearth a decades-old crime linked to a mysterious locket tucked away in the pawnshop. But in the quaint town of Moses Rock, danger and secrets often hide in plain sight.
As they probe deeper, Bev and Edith grapple with sinister threats that make them question if Harold’s death is just a piece of a bigger puzzle, or if their own pasts are catching up to them. The duo soon finds themselves entwined with Moses Rock’s intriguing inhabitants, from Gertie’s Pie Palace, the town’s gossip hub, to Jake, the Stiff Timber Bar’s gruff owner harboring his own grudges, Harold’s conniving daughter and the shifty realtor salivating over the pawnshop’s prime real estate.
Bev and Edith’s quest to find the murderer not only unveils the town’s darkest secrets but also tests their resolve. The question becomes not just who killed Harold, but if the pawnshop they’ve inherited is a second chance at a future or a second chance for murder.
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