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The Death of a Maven: A Small-Town Cozy Mystery (The Haunted Farmhouse Mysteries Book 1) by Kathryn Johnson
06/19/2026
A cozy mystery with a paranormal twist, where a determined widow and two centuries-old ghosts team up to solve a murder no one else believes happened, from bestselling author Kathryn Johnson.The sheriff called it suicide.Verity knows better.On the anniversary of her husband's death, all Verity Cade wants is a quiet night in with her closest friends. The next morning, she's devastated when the body of one of their group is discovered at the bottom of an abandoned quarry.The sheriff rules it a suicide. Verity is certain her friend would never have taken her own life.Determined to uncover the truth and give the grieving family closure, Verity scours the victim's journals—and discovers a web of lies and secrets no one saw coming. Meanwhile, her struggling Vermont farm has a new complication: two ghosts, former owners from two centuries past, who can't seem to pass on.With help from her living friends and her not-so-living ones, Verity must solve a murder no one else believes happened—before the killer strikes again.Charming, fast-paced, and refreshingly offbeat—Death of a Maven is a cozy mystery for readers who love brave heroines, small-town secrets, and a little help from the other side.Perfect for readers who love:– Amateur sleuths who refuse to let go– Cozy mysteries with paranormal twists– Charming Vermont settings with old secrets– Ghosts who stick around to help"Johnson's willingness to play with the conventions of cozy mystery—recalling the communal sleuthing of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series—results in a story that's both familiar and refreshingly offbeat. The surprising final reveal promises a series with plenty of charm and staying power." — Kirkus
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Book Length: 320-650 Pages