A Mystery That Had Me Guessing Until the Very End: The Seattle Cipher is Here!
Hello, my wonderful cozy mystery family!
I'm practically bouncing in my writing chair as I share some exciting news with you – The Seattle Cipher is officially live on my Shopify store! This seventh installment in the Travel Writer Mystery series has quickly become one of my absolute favorites to write, and I think you're going to fall head-over-heels for Patricia McKay's latest adventure.
When Seattle Calls, Mystery Follows
For once, our beloved travel writer Patricia isn't walking straight into a murder scene (well, not immediately anyway!). She's been sent to the misty, enchanting city of Seattle and finds herself luxuriating in a plush hotel – a rare treat for our usually chaos-prone heroine. With time to spare, Patricia decides to explore a traveling art exhibit housed in a museum that once echoed with theatrical performances.
But you know Patricia – trouble has a way of finding her, even when she's trying to enjoy a peaceful cultural outing!
The Puzzle That Started It All
What begins as a simple museum visit quickly transforms into something far more intriguing when Patricia stumbles across a cryptic string of numbers. These aren't just any random digits – they're the key to a puzzle that will have you scribbling notes in the margins of your book (don't worry, I won't tell!).
Enter Levi Edlestien, an enigmatic character who captures both Patricia's curiosity and ours. Together, they embark on what starts as an amusing quest to decode these mysterious numbers. The chemistry between these two had me grinning as I wrote their scenes – there's something delightfully electric about watching two clever minds work together to solve a puzzle.
When Art Meets Danger
Here's where things get deliciously complicated (and why this book kept me up way past my bedtime while writing!). What begins as a whimsical number-chasing adventure suddenly turns perilous when a shadowy group emerges, desperate to reclaim a stolen diamond. The stakes skyrocket, and Patricia finds herself in a world where danger lurks around every corner.
The twists in this story surprised even me as I was plotting them out! Just when you think you have everything figured out, a mysterious elderly woman appears with secrets that turn everything upside down. Without spoiling anything, I'll just say that the final revelation had me doing a little happy dance in my office.
Why This One Stole My Heart
The Seattle Cipher combines everything I love about cozy mysteries – clever puzzles, charming characters, and just enough danger to keep your heart racing without losing that warm, comfortable feeling we all crave. The Seattle setting gave me such joy to research and write, and I think you'll fall in love with the atmospheric museum backdrop as much as I did.
Ready to join Patricia on this twisty adventure? The Seattle Cipher is available now for just $5.99, and I genuinely can't wait to hear what you think about those surprising plot turns!
Happy reading, my friends!
Warm wishes,
Wendy
