Pumpkin Peril (Mysteries of Blackberry Valley) - Softcover

Penney, Elizabeth; Guideposts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1965860028 ISBN 13: 9781965860021

Publisher: Guideposts, 2026

Synopsis

Pumpkin Peril is the seventeenth book in The Mysteries of Blackberry Valley fiction series.

It's pumpkin spice season in Blackberry Valley, and Hannah Prentiss has just learned about a nearby pumpkin farm that offers many familiar and unusual varieties. However, not only are pumpkin pranks plaguing the town, but after many generations, the farm might have to be sold! A long-lost relative has suddenly appeared to stake a claim on the land, citing an archaic inheritance law. A prominent businessman is also interested in the land, planning to carve it up for development. Hannah is determined to help the current owner, Dana, find a way to keep her farm.

As they dive into the family history, Hannah learns that Rosemary Manning, a reclusive older woman, may have the information they need. But Rosemary has been keeping explosive secrets for decades, fear compelling her to remain silent. Can they convince her to set the truth free?

About the Mysteries of Blackberry Valley Series

Welcome to the Hot Spot…where the food is fresh and the mysteries are delicious!

After years away, Hannah Prentiss finally returns home to the charming village of Blackberry Valley. She transforms a former firehouse into the Hot Spot―a warm and welcoming place for townsfolk and travelers alike to enjoy meals made with fresh ingredients from local Kentucky farms. But running a new restaurant, reconnecting with loved ones, and forging new friendships around every corner aren't the only things Hannah is doing these days. When mysteries start cropping up, she finds that solving them is just as satisfying as fulfilling her culinary dreams!

What you'll love about Blackberry Valley Mysteries:

• The cozy charm and heartfelt connections of small-town life
• Faithful characters and the warmth of a close-knit community
• Clean, wholesome stories
• Intriguing mysteries that give you hours of reading pleasure

With warmth, humor, and a menu full of intrigue, Blackberry Valley Mysteries are the perfect way to let go of the stress and worries of the day and curl up in your favorite chair for hours of page-turning delight.

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About the Author

Elizabeth Penney is the Mary Higgins Clark Award-nominated author of more than three dozen mysteries, women's fiction, and romantic suspense novels. Raised in Maine, Elizabeth spent her early years in England and France. She now lives in the mountains of New Hampshire, where she enjoys walking in the woods, kayaking on quiet ponds, trying new recipes, and feeding family and friends. Oh, and trying to grow things in the frozen North.―New Hampshire

Edition details

• Publisher: Guideposts
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1965860028
• ISBN 13: 9781965860021
• Binding: Paperback