It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Peach Coast Library” mystery series, coming in May 2026 and now up for preorder.
Publication Date: May 26, 2026
Series: A Peach Coast Library Mystery, Book 3
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Print, Digital
Author Website: patriciasargeant.com
Book Synopsis
Marvey, a small-town librarian, discovers a dead body—now she’s being framed for murder!
Marvey’s managing multiple projects at the library and volunteering with the Peach Coast Historical Society’s Annual Scavenger Hunt, but she still has time to help a neighbor in need.
When the town’s art gallery co-owner forgets his satchel at the library after his presentation, Marvey offers to return it to his office the next morning. But once she arrives, Marvey finds the co-owner murdered. Seconds later, sheriff’s deputies appear and Marvey’s cataloged under a cloud of suspicion.
With evidence being planted against her, Marvey must prove her innocence. To do that, she’ll have to find the real killer—who may be hiding under a fake name.
About the author
Olivia Matthews is the mystery pen name of national best-selling author Patricia Sargeant. Patricia also writes romantic suspense as Patricia Sargeant and contemporary romance as Regina Hart. You can read more about Patricia, Olivia, Regina and their books at PatriciaSargeant.com.
The cover looks great! It really pulls in themes of the library and history (because of the quill!). It looks like a lot of fun!
Thank you so much, Ashley-Ruth!
Great cover!