Smile Beach Murder

In Alicia Bessette's compelling mystery series debut, former reporter Callie Padget returns to her hometown of Cattail Island, where she grapples with the haunting anniversary of her mother's tragic death at the local lighthouse. Working at the familiar bookstore, Callie is drawn into a chilling mystery when another fatal fall occurs, prompting her to question whether it was truly suicide. With old wounds resurfacing and the local gossip swirling, she embarks on a quest for truth, enlisting the help of new friends as she uncovers dark secrets that could put her own life at risk.