I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Art Studio” mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: October 13, 2026
Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1
Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Format: Print, Digital
Author Website: maggietoussaint.com
Book Synopsis
After his wife, famous artist Sophie Mancini, allegedly commits suicide in Savannah, wealthy financial advisor Robert Calloway makes a fresh start on St James Island. To honor Sophie, Bob created the Island Art Gallery. He lives above the shop with his niece, her ten-year-old daughter, and Sophie’s cairn terrier.
He is certain the cops got his wife’s means of death wrong. When he left her in the studio that fateful evening to paint overnight, her door locked behind him. She wouldn’t unlock her door for a stranger. To get justice for Sophie, Bob delves into her murder using his hidden ability to help find solid evidence.
When he unsuccessfully searches his old Savannah haunts for leads, he returns to St. James to discover a bizarre murder occurred near his shop. Despite his alibi, he is questioned by the local cops. He’s stunned when many aspects of this new case are identical to Sophie’s death. Thus, solving his wife’s murder will most likely shed light on the recent case.
Bob’s suspect list includes family members, neighbors, friends, and Sophie’s art associates. He discovers people are rarely what they seem and believes this deadly foe kills to protect secrets. Can he identify his wife’s murderer before the killer strikes again?
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About the author
Southern author Maggie Toussaint writes cozy and paranormal mysteries under her name and a pen name of Valona Jones, romantic suspense, and dystopian fiction under the pen name of Rigel Carson, with thirty-one novels published. A multi-year finalist for Georgia Author of the Year, she’s won Silver Falchions, Readers’ Choice awards, and the EPIC Award. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America-Southeast chapter and Sisters In Crime-Guppy chapter. She lives in coastal Georgia, where secrets, heritage, and ancient oaks cast long shadows.
Nice cover! I like that blue.
Thanks so much, M.A. That blue color is an important factor in this story and for the series. I appreciate you stopping by!
So excited to see another series by Maggie Toussaint!
Thanks for your sweet remark, Cheryl!
Love the cover and excited to see this new series.
Thank you, Marcia!
Congratulations on what looks like a ripping new series! And set in one of my favorite places of course.
Thanks so much for your kind comment, Tina. I know how much you love Savannah!
Cool cover! Can’t wait to start this next series!
Thank you, Marcia. I hope you fall in love with these characters. I’ve had this story waiting in the wings for a while; just had other series that had to come out first.
This series sounds like a winner! I can’t hardly wait to read it.
This story sounds intriguing. And I love that blue color on the cover.
Cover is great
Wonderful cover!