“Atmospheric, suspenseful… A series to be devoured!”-Lucy Clarke As The Shell House Detectives try to solve a family mystery, their investigation runs dangerously close to a murder case. Are the two linked? It’s December in Cornwall, and Mousehole harbour is illuminated with its famous Christmas lights. Ally Bright is among the crowd listening to the carol singers-and then to the piercing screams that rip through the darkness. A body has been found, brutally murdered and dumped in a fisherman’s boat. The victim is chef JP Sharpe and there is no shortage of people who might have wanted him dead. Eager for a new case for The Shell House Detectives, Ally calls ex-cop Jayden, but he’s keen to leave it to the police-until a letter in Sharpe’s pocket draws them into a seemingly unconnected family mystery. As they take on this highly charged mission, the duo can’t help scrutinising the murder suspects. Who among the close-knit community has reason to kill, and how far will they go to protect themselves? As fear spreads, Ally and Jayden need answers-fast. Could the letter offer a clue to the murder case or will it reveal a terrible truth? And when a new witness comes to light, Jayden closes in on a desperate killer…but can he warn Ally in time?About the AuthorEmylia Hall lives with her husband and son in Bristol, where she writes from a hut in the garden and dreams of the sea. Her debut crime novel, The Shell House Detectives, was published in summer 2023 and is the first of The Shell House Detectives Mysteries, a series inspired by her love of Cornwall’s wild landscape. Emylia has published four previous novels, including Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Book of Summers and The Thousand Lights Hotel. Her work has been translated into ten languages and broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Music. She is the founder of Mothership Writers and is a writing coach at The Novelry. You can follow Emylia on Instagram at @emyliahall_author and on Twitter at @emyliahall.Reviews“Atmospheric, suspenseful…A series to be devoured!” -Lucy Clarke, author of the The Hike “Emylia Hall has woven a Cornish Christmas mystery that’s every bit as atmospheric and addictive as the first one.” -Kate Riordan, author of Summer Fever “Atmospheric, suspenseful and with characters who feel like your oldest friends…This is a full-blooded Cornish murder mystery, beautifully written and richly rewarding.” -Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters “A gripping, moving mystery with a fabulous festive setting…If you’re looking for a new favorite cozy crime series, here it is!” -Libby Page, author of The Vintage Shop “Take yourself off to Cornwall for a cosy Christmas mystery that you won’t be able to put down.” -Emily Koch, author of What July Knew “This is a crime series with soul.” -Susan Fletcher, author of Eve Green “The Harbour Lights Mystery is an absolute dream: warm, moving, beautifully written and utterly addictive…Emylia Hall is a superb storyteller with an eye for truly loveable characters and beautiful settings.” -Rosie Walsh, author of The Love of my LifeBook InformationISBN 9781662505157Author Emylia HallFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Thomas & MercerPublisher Amazon Publishing