Muriel Finch and The Missing Key (Paperback)

Muriel Finch has never seen the value in pretending. She says what she means, notices what others overlook, and has little patience for anything that doesn't quite add up-no matter how uncomfortable that makes everyone else.

So when something is wrong, she knows it immediately.

When a prized regatta medallion vanishes without a trace from a locker at the Seaglass Cove Yacht Club, suspicion ripples through an otherwise respectable setting. No broken locks. No obvious culprit. Just one small missing key-and far too many people with something to hide.

Muriel knows better.

As she moves through dockside whispers, guarded conversations, and a tide of carefully crafted alibis, she begins to unravel a truth someone has gone to great lengths to conceal. Because in a place built on reputation, scandal is far more dangerous than theft.

And Muriel Finch intends to unlock both.

Debby is a wife, mother, grandmother and friend of God. When she's not typing like a mad scientist at her keyboard, she's curled up with a cozy murder mystery or laughing along with reruns of Monk and Columbo. Her favorite place to unwind? Sipping lemonade on her porch at the Hidden Valley Ranch.

Her writing journey began with The Inside Scoop on God, a heartfelt debut that opened the door to her next adventure. Teaming up with her partner-in-crime, Kate Jungwirth, Debby co-authored the award-winning Mystery at Point Beach series-a six-book collection that won international acclaim from Readers' Favorite and captured the hearts of young readers far and wide.

But the sleuthing didn't stop there. Enter The Tin Can Trilogy-a fast-paced sequel series that follows teen detectives Dominic, Forest, and Sailor, along with Grandpa Bob, Windsong, and their beloved RV, "The Tin Can." From the sunny shores of Florida to the rocky coast of Maine and the foggy mountain roads of Washington, every stop on the map leads to a new twist, a new clue, and a whole lot of trouble.

Debby's newest adventure takes readers into the charming coastal town of Seaglass Cove with the Muriel Finch Mysteries. Sharp-witted, observant, and impossible to fool, Muriel Finch proves that retirement doesn't mean slowing down-it just means having more time to solve crimes. Filled with quirky characters, buried secrets, and cozy twists, the series blends classic whodunits with humor, heart, and a touch of seaside charm.

With every mile marker, a new mystery begins. Buckle up-the ride is just getting started.