Danger in the Depths: A Small Town Kayak Cozy Mystery with Dog (Lakeside Mysteries Book 5)
By Maisy Marple
When Vivian Harrington and her chocolate Labrador, Scout, discover human remains inside an antique diving helmet during a routine underwater photography session, their peaceful morning on Lake Evergreen transforms into the beginning of their most complex investigation yet. The victim—treasure hunter Zachary Hudson—came to Pinehaven Cove searching for Prohibition-era artifacts but may have discovered something far more valuable. With Sheriff Morgan Patterson officially bringing Viv on as a civilian consultant, the pressure is on to solve the case before the Lake Evergreen Historical Dive Exhibition brings more potential victims to town.
As the investigation deepens, Viv and Scout uncover a sophisticated smuggling operation involving seemingly upstanding members of the Pinehaven Cove community. The twists and turns lead them from museum conservation labs to storm-swept islands, revealing a conspiracy more extensive than they initially imagined. With Morgan and Viv’s six-month dating anniversary repeatedly interrupted by new developments in the case, their personal relationship faces challenges as treacherous as the lake’s unpredictable currents.
The fifth installment in the beloved Pinehaven Cove Mysteries series combines cozy small-town charm with archaeological intrigue and underwater danger. As Viv navigates both the literal depths of Lake Evergreen and the hidden motivations of those around her, she’ll need Scout’s uncanny intuition and Morgan’s steady support to solve the mystery before another victim is claimed by the lake’s dark waters. With her meteorological knowledge providing crucial insights into underwater currents and storm patterns, Viv must determine whether certain secrets should remain beneath the surface—or if truth, like air bubbles, must inevitably rise to light.
When Vivian Harrington and her chocolate Labrador, Scout, discover human remains inside an antique diving helmet during a routine underwater photography session, their peaceful morning on Lake Evergreen transforms into the beginning of their most complex investigation yet. The victim—treasure hunter Zachary Hudson—came to Pinehaven Cove searching for Prohibition-era artifacts but may have discovered something far more valuable. With Sheriff Morgan Patterson officially bringing Viv on as a civilian consultant, the pressure is on to solve the case before the Lake Evergreen Historical Dive Exhibition brings more potential victims to town.
As the investigation deepens, Viv and Scout uncover a sophisticated smuggling operation involving seemingly upstanding members of the Pinehaven Cove community. The twists and turns lead them from museum conservation labs to storm-swept islands, revealing a conspiracy more extensive than they initially imagined. With Morgan and Viv’s six-month dating anniversary repeatedly interrupted by new developments in the case, their personal relationship faces challenges as treacherous as the lake’s unpredictable currents.
The fifth installment in the beloved Pinehaven Cove Mysteries series combines cozy small-town charm with archaeological intrigue and underwater danger. As Viv navigates both the literal depths of Lake Evergreen and the hidden motivations of those around her, she’ll need Scout’s uncanny intuition and Morgan’s steady support to solve the mystery before another victim is claimed by the lake’s dark waters. With her meteorological knowledge providing crucial insights into underwater currents and storm patterns, Viv must determine whether certain secrets should remain beneath the surface—or if truth, like air bubbles, must inevitably rise to light.