Coastal Library Mysteries. Book One

The Coastal Library Mysteries. Book OneA cozy mystery short story collection by Steve OraIn Lantern Point, every secret leaves a trace—and every trace leads back to the library. Across these atmospheric coastal mysteries, veteran librarian Amalia Reid and her amazing cat Melvil uncover coded messages, hidden compartments, vanished ledgers, and crimes stitched into the quiet fabric of her town. Fog rolls in, shelves shift, old debts resurface, and the past refuses to stay buried. Each story stands alone, but together they reveal a deeper pattern—one that binds the townspeople, the artifacts they guard, and the shadows they fear. For readers who love intelligent puzzles, slow‑burn tension, and mysteries solved by a mind that sees what others overlook, The Coastal Library Mysteries is a collection where every clue matters and nothing is ever as quiet as it seems.