Paddle to Peril: A Small Town Kayak Cozy Mystery with Dog (Lakeside Mysteries Book 1)
By Maisy Marple
When former meteorologist Vivian “Viv” Harrington trades city forecasts for a peaceful lakeside life running Ripple Effect Kayak Tours, she expects her biggest challenges to involve teaching tourists how to paddle. But Lake Evergreen has other plans. During a sunrise tour with her faithful chocolate Labrador, Scout, Viv discovers the body of beloved local fishing guide Frank Calloway floating near his capsized boat. What initially appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker currents beneath the surface of picturesque Pinehaven Cove.
With her knowledge of the lake’s patterns and Scout’s uncanny intuition, Viv notices inconsistencies that even the sheriff overlooks. Between running her fledgling business and helping her quirky aunt Lillian organize the town’s annual Lake Festival, Viv finds herself drawn into the investigation. The charming lakeside community suddenly seems filled with suspects: a developer with plans to transform the shoreline, a rival fishing guide with a long-standing grudge, an estranged wife set to inherit a valuable property, and a reclusive artist who guards her privacy as fiercely as her lakefront cove.
As Viv and Scout paddle through hidden inlets and navigate the undercurrents of small-town secrets, they discover that even the most peaceful waters can hide dangerous depths. With each new clue they uncover, the ripples of danger spread closer to home. Can this kayaking duo expose the truth before they become the next victims? “Paddle to Peril” is a delightful cozy mystery that combines scenic New England charm, a resourceful midlife heroine, an adorable canine sidekick, and a twisting investigation that will keep readers guessing until the final page.
When former meteorologist Vivian “Viv” Harrington trades city forecasts for a peaceful lakeside life running Ripple Effect Kayak Tours, she expects her biggest challenges to involve teaching tourists how to paddle. But Lake Evergreen has other plans. During a sunrise tour with her faithful chocolate Labrador, Scout, Viv discovers the body of beloved local fishing guide Frank Calloway floating near his capsized boat. What initially appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker currents beneath the surface of picturesque Pinehaven Cove.
With her knowledge of the lake’s patterns and Scout’s uncanny intuition, Viv notices inconsistencies that even the sheriff overlooks. Between running her fledgling business and helping her quirky aunt Lillian organize the town’s annual Lake Festival, Viv finds herself drawn into the investigation. The charming lakeside community suddenly seems filled with suspects: a developer with plans to transform the shoreline, a rival fishing guide with a long-standing grudge, an estranged wife set to inherit a valuable property, and a reclusive artist who guards her privacy as fiercely as her lakefront cove.
As Viv and Scout paddle through hidden inlets and navigate the undercurrents of small-town secrets, they discover that even the most peaceful waters can hide dangerous depths. With each new clue they uncover, the ripples of danger spread closer to home. Can this kayaking duo expose the truth before they become the next victims? “Paddle to Peril” is a delightful cozy mystery that combines scenic New England charm, a resourceful midlife heroine, an adorable canine sidekick, and a twisting investigation that will keep readers guessing until the final page.