Book Pages & Murder Wages

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant: Book 4

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Genres

Whodunnit, Crime Mystery, Quirky Leads, Amateur Sleuths, Cozy Animal Mystery, Rural Suspense, Cozy Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant — Book 4

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Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Jan 29, 2026

Page Length

221 pages

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Book Pages & Murder Wages

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant: Book 4

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

A bookish weekend. A sharp-tongued gatekeeper. A story that turns deadly.

Lowcountry Literary Weekend is supposed to put Mount Pleasant back on the map—stacked panels, festival lanyards, and The Gilded Spine running on cinnamon rolls and espresso.

Then a big-city literary agent arrives and turns the cozy charm sharp. She praises no one, spares no feelings, and leaves a trail of rattled writers and forced smiles in her wake. Whatever she came to collect, it isn’t souvenirs.

By Saturday morning, the festival has a problem no amount of charm—or polite spin—can smooth over.

With Police Chief Sofia Martinez keeping things official, bookshop-café owner Lila Bennett listens for what doesn’t fit: a missing page, a locked door, a volunteer schedule that won’t sit still—and Finn, alert like the whole town smells wrong.

In a crowd full of writers, the killer is counting on one thing: controlling the story.

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Genres

Whodunnit, Crime Mystery, Quirky Leads, Amateur Sleuths, Cozy Animal Mystery, Rural Suspense, Cozy Murder Mystery, Women Sleuths, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant — Book 4

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads, Amazon, or BookBub

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Jan 29, 2026

Page Length

221 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Hey, I'm Audrey Alden, your go-to cozy mystery storyteller. I craft cozy mysteries that will give your brain a workout and a chuckle.

When I'm not spinning tales, I'm probably sipping tea, dreaming up my next mystery, or getting a lot of exercise done with Cooper. Cooper, my real-life Beagle detective. He's either following me everywhere I go or whining for a treat.

My stories? Think of them like puzzles. Characters, surprises, and clues all fit together to create an "aha!" moment that's pure magic.

So, grab your imaginary magnifying glass, and let's dive into these mysteries. We'll explore charming places, meet quirky folks, and maybe have a laugh or two. Cooper and I can't wait to share our world of cozy enigmas with you!