A captivating island cozy mystery where a missing treasure, a mysterious stranger, and a deadly secret turn paradise into a puzzle only Annie and Max can solve.
Life on Broward’s Rock Island is peaceful for Annie and Max Darling — until a frantic woman appears at their doorstep, claiming she’s discovered something valuable and dangerous hidden in her home. Before she can explain, she disappears without a trace. When her body is later found, the Darlings are drawn into a mystery involving a missing Confederate treasure, family secrets, and a killer who will stop at nothing to protect the past.
 
In Death Walked In, Carolyn Hart masterfully blends charm, suspense, and emotion in one of the most engaging Death on Demand novels yet. As Annie and Max begin to investigate, they discover that the missing woman’s story is connected to generations of island history — and to more than one person with something to hide.
 
While Annie follows clues buried in dusty ledgers and forgotten rumors, Max navigates the more dangerous side of paradise. Together, they must piece together a trail of greed, betrayal, and buried guilt before the killer strikes again. With her trademark wit and compassion, Hart crafts a mystery that reminds readers why the Death on Demand series remains a classic in cozy fiction — equal parts intrigue, intelligence, and heart.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A richly atmospheric mystery filled with charm and depth.
Features Annie and Max Darling — cozy fiction’s favorite investigative couple.
Combines small-town intimacy with high-stakes intrigue.
Blends historical secrets, emotional storytelling, and clever suspense.
Another standout addition to the Death on Demand series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Ellery Adams, Lorna Barrett, and Kate Carlisle.
Readers who love island or bookstore-themed cozy mysteries.
Cozy collectors completing their Death on Demand series.
Book clubs seeking mysteries with strong characters and emotional impact.
 
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Murder on the Half Shelf by Lorna Barrett — another bookish whodunit with heart.