A Death in the Dark

An assistant athletics coach is found murdered at Redwood Grove High School and all evidence points one way—but the Novel Detectives are about to face their most puzzling case yet.

When beloved local teacher and track coach Josh Bynum stumbles into the Secret Bookcase distressed and with no memory of the previous night, Annie's and Fletcher’s instincts tell them something doesn’t add up.

As the duo delve deeper into the tight-knit world of high school athletics, they uncover a web of secrets. Between ambitious parents, suspicious fundraising activities, and a star athlete with a lot to lose, everyone has something to hide.

Annie and Fletcher will need all their investigative skills and the support of their Redwood Grove friends if they’re to solve this mystery. Has Josh been set up? And what if there’s a clever killer somewhere in their beloved hometown—who might decide to target them next?

Perfect for fans of Lauren Elliott, Merryn Allingham and M.C. Beaton, this latest installment in Ellie Alexander’s new series combines small-town charm with a twisty ‘just one more chapter’ mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page.

Readers adore Ellie Alexander’s cozy mysteries:

“Absolutely loved this!!! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and had no idea whodunit until it was revealed... I love a good twist!” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Kept me glued to the page as I raced to find out whodunit. A winner!” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Ellie Alexander has done it AGAIN!! As cozy mysteries go this is one of the coziest... So good I devoured it in one sitting.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Knocked me out of my seat!!! Loved this... eagerly waiting the next... Five stars hands down.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“ELLIE ALEXANDER HAS A NEW SERIES!!!!! I immediately wanted to hop on a flight to Redwood Grove... The characters and the setting seemed so real.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Ellie Alexander has once again proven herself as the queen of cozy mysteries.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I have loved every series Ellie has written so far and this one did not disappoint! I truly was hooked and I stayed up way too late because I just needed to finish the book.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A definite must-read for all book lovers, and fans of cozy murder mysteries.” NetGalley review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐