A dead billionarie...

Suspicious coffee...

Cozy weather...

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When billionaire tech mogul Conrad Ellison is found dead in his remote Big Sur rental, the shocking murder shakes the small town to its core. For Nora Whitman, a mid-fifties journalist with a passion for uncovering the truth and a love for all things vintage, solving this mystery becomes personal.

Ellison’s bizarre coffee rituals, a bitter rivalry with an eccentric local, and his mysterious tech dealings suggest his death wasn’t just an accident. As Nora digs deeper, her sharp instincts lead her to a tangled web of secrets, cryptic messages, and a prank that may have turned deadly. With small-town gossip swirling, reluctant witnesses holding back, and mounting pressure to stay silent, Nora must rely on her wit, her sister’s New Age insights, and the unlikely help of a quirky amateur spy club to piece together the truth.

In this page-turning cozy murder mystery, female sleuth Nora Whitman won’t stop until she uncovers the hidden connections that led to Ellison’s death. With a cast of quirky characters, a touch of romance, and the charm of a small-town setting, Dead in Paradise is the perfect blend of humor, heart, and intrigue for fans of cozy mysteries.