The Path That Turns Toward Spring

A stash of stolen cash, a local landmark on the brink of extinction … Kate Duncan is back to tackle her biggest mystery yet.

It’s bad enough that Eagle River’s livestock auction barn, which has been in business since the late 1800s, might be put up for sale. But it’s the ominous collection-agency notices appearing in residents’ mailboxes that tell Kate something is seriously wrong.

As it turns out, those farmers aren't at fault; someone has been swiping cash from the auction barn’s accounts for years. Tens of thousands of dollars are missing, and whispers claim the barn’s grand sale pavilion is more like a house of cards. Greed, betrayal, and indifference may be to blame … and Kate soon realizes danger could be afoot, as well.

While the official investigators turn to their high-tech tools, Kate and her friends decide old-school gossip is their best bet to crack this case. Kate's season is already packed with navigating a new love and planning the town's May Day festival ... can she find the answers she needs before the gavel hits the auction block?

The “Mailbox Mysteries” series is your next cozy read if you love:

A clever woman making a fresh start

Mystery served with a sprinkle of humor (and history)

A web of gossip-fueled secrets to unravel

Heartwarming moments and small-town charm

Quirky characters of all ages who feel like old friends

Adorable animals … even if they are too lazy to solve crimes