Beside the Hollow Oak

A charming Savannah mystery featuring a relatable, later in life protagonist, plenty of Southern charm, and a soft, satisfying puzzle. Ideal for fans of cozy reads with heart, humour, and hope.A missing baby. A buried secret. And an FBI cold case definitely not what the Savannah Sleuths expected in retirement.When a hurricane topples an oak in Savannah s Forsyth Park, Emma Lynn Whitmore and her lifelong friend Graham Boone uncover a weather-beaten diaper bag tangled in the roots. Inside are baby clothes, a stuffed toy, and a mystery that has haunted the city for three years the unsolved Prescott kidnapping.Emma Lynn has no desire to clash with federal agents, but Savannah has a way of pulling her into puzzles she can t ignore. With Margaret s bossy determination, Graham s quirky charm, and Wren Graham s brilliant niece, whose tech skills uncover digital trails no one else can see the Sleuths are drawn into a web of family secrets, Savannah scandals, and lies weathered but not washed away.Can three retirees and one sharp-eyed teenager solve the case the FBI left behind or will the past reach forward to claim them too?Beside the Hollow Oak is a witty and heartwarming Southern cozy mystery filled with friendship, small-town suspense, and just enough intrigue to keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Vicki Delany, and Ann Ross.Praise for the Savannah Series? ? ? ? ? Some great twists, and interesting characters, and as is Veronica's style it's a really well-told story that will hook you.? ? ? ? ? Another Savannah sleuth mystery solved by an unusual and talented set of detectives.? ? ? ? ? I love these three retiree super sleuths.? ? ? ? ? Friends who know each other's quirks and strengths that have known each other forever and have each other's backs going up against the rich and ruthless.? ? ? ? ? It's filled with great descriptions of the city of Savannah almost allowing you to feel like you might be there.? ? ? ? ? This novel is an engaging cosy mystery set in Savannah, Georgia, where atmosphere and character drive the story.