Some secrets are worth protecting. Some are worth killing for.

Maiden Harlow’s first real date with Captain David McAlister is interrupted by murder—a reminder that life in Golden Glen is never as peaceful as it seems.

As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a long-lost pirate treasure, buried secrets, and hidden motives pull Maiden into a mystery far more dangerous than anyone expected. What begins as a search for a killer soon becomes a race to uncover a truth someone is determined to keep hidden.

But this time, the case is personal.

When Maiden discovers her parents may be keeping secrets of their own and someone begins attacking her reputation, she realizes the answers lie much closer to home than she ever imagined. Guided by her extraordinary memory and sharp instincts, she must untangle decades of deception before greed and betrayal claim another victim.

Together, Maiden and David must separate legend from reality—and catch a killer before history repeats itself.

Treasure Hunt is the fifth novel in the Maiden Harlow Mysteries, a dark cozy mystery series featuring small-town secrets, clever clues, slow-burn romance, unforgettable characters, and twist-filled investigations.

Return to Golden Glen, where every legend hides a secret—and every secret comes at a price.

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