An utterly gripping cozy crime murder mystery Meet Ireland’s newest daring she’s a bookstore owner, a coffee lover, and a crime writer. Now Mercy McCarthy needs a little Irish luck as she takes on her first case! After receiving unexpected inheritance from her grandfather, Mercy and her twin sister Lizzie are now the proud owners of a charming antique bookshop in the tiny Irish village of Shamrock Cove. But before they can take in the beautiful view of the sea, one of their neighbors drops dead! Mercy finds the Judge, a well-respected man who lives next door, dying on his own doorstep. She rushes to help, but with his final words, he accuses Mercy of murder! Most of their new neighbors hear his words and, with suspicion pointing at Mercy, she decides to investigate the case to clear her name. Searching amongst the Judge’s old books, Mercy uncovers letters proving several of the townsfolk had reason to dislike the judge—but was it the local pub landlord, the kindly cook or neighborly knitter who killed him? Then Mercy’s chief suspect turns up dead and she receives a threatening note, typed on paper from her own bookstore… Ireland was supposed to be a fresh start for Mercy and Lizzie, but dead bodies keep turning up. Does Mercy have what it takes to nail the culprit or will the killer close the book on her time in this charming Irish village?

Irish scones, shamrock shortbread, a local literary festival… and a rather dead author? Join Mercy McCarthy on her next case! Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are settling in to the charming seaside village of Shamrock Cove on the west coast of Ireland. Lizzie throws herself into organizing a book festival and mystery writer Mercy even agrees to come out of her bookish hidey-hole to do get involved. But then the star author for the event is found dead. James Brandt was killed by a falling bookshelf in his own cottage… The local detective is not convinced by Mercy’s suspicion of murder but when someone else turns up dead, the police cannot ignore it. There’s just one Mercy and Lizzie’s beloved dog Mr. Poe sniffs out the second body in the storeroom of their own bookstore. And now all of the gossips seem determined to pin the murder on Mercy! Convinced the police are focusing on a red herring in this real-life case, Mercy needs to act fast to clear her name. A meddling mayor, a cheerful chef and a bashful botanist make her suspect list, but it’s not until Mercy discovers a tatty old photograph in the local library archive that she is onto the killer’s trail. With the police keen to shut her out of the murder investigation, can Mercy play this case by the book, or will she be the next to fall off the shelf…? A totally gripping and twisty cozy crime novel, perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor or Faith Martin! This incredibly fast-paced and fun murder mystery will whisk you off to Ireland and won’t let you go until the final page! What readers are saying about Lucy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Y’all, THIS WAS FREAKING AMAZING. I don’t think I was even 5% in and I was going to my group messages and telling my bookish friends that they NEEDED to be reading this… And that reveal… HOLY FREAKING COW. I don’t think my heart has beat that fast in ages. ;-)… Now, go find this and read it. Yes, right now. Go on. I’ll be waiting here when you are done and need to talk about it… SO. WELL. DONE.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I loved everything about this mystery! I was turning pages deep into the night when I should have been sleeping I just couldn’t put it down! 5\\\\\*” Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wonderful… I gobbled up this book. I loved every minute of it.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Delightful… thrilling… keeps you hooked… I found myself glued to the book, eager to see how it unfolded.” The Book Decoder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Excellent!!!… One of the best mystery novels I read in 2024… Definitely looking forward for the next book!!” Goodreads reviewer “Fun, fast read to the very last page!” NetGalley reviewer n

A grand castle, a glass of Irish whiskey, a good book by the fire… and a rather mysterious murder? Historic Inishmore Castle is opening its doors for the first time, hosting a charming weekend of whiskey tasting and soda bread baking. Sisters Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are badly in need of a break, but their relaxing trip takes a decidedly unrestful turn when Mercy finds fellow guest Father Brennen slumped over the desk in the library… Did he have one glass too many or did someone want him dead? Even more curiously, Mercy swiftly learns that the priest was no priest at all. So why was he searching through dusty old journals? Can the legend of Inishmore’s lost treasure possibly be true? Mercy’s suspicions of foul play are confirmed when another of their party is found drowned in the lake at the edge of the manor’s estate. It can’t be a coincidence! Someone in this idyllic Irish castle is up to no good and Mercy is determined to find out who’s behind it, accompanied by her reluctant fellow sleuth and beloved dog Mr. Poe. With a host of frightened guests and worried staff, and a storm closing in, Mercy soon has more suspects than bedrooms in the castle. Could it be the unconvincing nun, the busybody birdwatcher, or are the owners hiding something sinister? When Mercy realises there are secret passages in the walls, she thinks she might have cracked the case… but will she track the killer down, or will Inishmore be her resting place forever more? A completely delightful Irish cozy mystery, full of warmth and wit. Fans of Agatha Christie, Carlene O’Connor and Faith Martin will love Mercy McCarthy! See what readers are saying about the Mercy McCarthy “Outstanding! I am absolutely loving the main characters!… I ended up staying up until the wee hours of the morning to finish as I just couldn’t put it down… this series is sure to fill your cozy mystery loving needs!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Excellent!!!… one of the best mystery novels I read in 2024… Definitely looking forward to the next book!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Wonderful… I really LOVED THIS BOOK!… I couldn’t put it down… I absolutely loved.” Broadbeansbooks, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I had an amazing time!… OMG did I love that bookstore!!!… had me laughing out loud… I can’t wait to see what’s going to come next for Lizzie and Mercy!” Daniereads87, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Perfect cozy mystery… I was in a horrible reading slump, and this novel helped me to turn that around… 5 out of 5!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Magical… The setting swooped me up and dropped me right into the middle of the story… makes me imagine a gray day with light rain, a stoked fire, a blanket, a cup of coffee (!!), and curling up to read.