MURDER AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH (Beacon Bakeshop #4) by Darci Hannah will be published on July 25, 2023 by Kensington Cozies.
During a live podcast and ghost hunt of the haunted lighthouse in which she lives and works, Lindsey Bakewell is horrified when a dead body is found hanging from a nearby tree. The victim is a high school teacher who Lindsey recently befriended. Lindsey, along with a few of her family and friends, poke around the victim’s life to not only find the killer but the victim’s missing dog. As she conducts her amateur investigation, Lindsey realizes that there is a lost treasure in the mix and the history of her lighthouse played a role in the current events. Lindsey has to outrun the Grim Reaper if she’s going to bring the murderer to justice.
MURDER AT THE PUMPKIN PATCH is a fun cozy mystery with a paranormal aspect. I enjoyed the haunted lighthouse and the frequent “appearances” of Captain Willy. Lindsey is a strong protagonist and she has a great supporting cast. The murder weapon was very unique and the motive was intriguing. There were plenty of suspects and red herrings that will keep the reader guessing until the end.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.