Dock Locks & Murder Shocks

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant: Book 5

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Genres

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

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant — Book 5

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Reading prior books is recommended, but not required

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Publication Date

Feb 27, 2026

Page Length

200 pages

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Dock Locks & Murder Shocks

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant: Book 5

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

Sunshine on the water. Tight access. And a week that won’t stay charming.

For Harbor Heritage, Mount Pleasant’s spring celebration is meant to be easy—boats bobbing in their slips, tour guides spinning local legends, and The Gilded Spine sending everyone back to the docks with coffee in hand.

Then the marina’s biggest power player starts squeezing. Slip assignments shift. Rules appear overnight. People smile through their teeth—because arguing is how you lose what you came for.

By Saturday morning, that voice is silenced, and the harbor’s friendly rhythm turns careful.

Police Chief Sofia Martinez keeps the questions contained. Lila Bennett follows what won’t hold steady: a detail no one repeats the same way, a route that suddenly matters, and Finn stopping at the one spot everyone else breezes past.

Because whoever did this isn’t hoping to get away—they’re counting on the locks to do it for them.

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Genres

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

Trigger Warnings

Death

Type of Ending

Series

Mysteries of Mount Pleasant — Book 5

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

Feb 27, 2026

Page Length

200 pages

Available Formats

ePub

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!