Chasing the Codex

In "Chasing the Codex," Bryndis Palmer, owner of The Neglected Word bookstore, is drawn into a perplexing mystery when her 14-year-old niece Frida goes missing just as they are set to attend the Midwest Booklovers' Convention. Amid her own troubles, including the recent disappearance of her ex-boyfriend Holt, Bryn takes matters into her own hands, believing the police will fail her. As she investigates, she encounters a variety of eccentric characters and uncovers a web of clues linking the two disappearances, including a missing Bible and a hidden code, prompting Bryn to unravel how she is inadvertently at the center of it all. This cozy mystery features contributions from 24 different authors, each adding their unique twist to the unfolding narrative.